Weirdest thing. We head to a local brew pub, Alibi in Incline Village, with my wife, and the T34 Ghia on a great Sunday afternoon. Sun is out, locals are in the pub, and we all resolve life is good on our day off.
A young man runs into the pub, and asks, "Is that Jay Leno's Ghia outside?" I had no idea what he was talking about until I looked up the episode online.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXkNmWNXYLc
So cool. Thanks J!
Paul'sT34 Project
Details of the restoration of a 1963 Type 34 Karmann Ghia.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Went To Carson City, Nevada, Today
Took the T34 to work. It was its longest trip so far and the weather was perfect, a cool 65 degrees. Started at Mt. Rose, elevation 8900 feet, and drove through Washoe Valley, 4500 feet, in twenty-five minutes. The denser air gave the engine more strength and more responsive acceleration. It was a different car!
Had no overheating issues coming home. 3rd gear was used most of the drive uphill. This car has amazing abilities.
I sure can get used to commuting this way. Below is a shot of the vehicle at my company's parking lot.
Had no overheating issues coming home. 3rd gear was used most of the drive uphill. This car has amazing abilities.
I sure can get used to commuting this way. Below is a shot of the vehicle at my company's parking lot.
Friday, March 25, 2011
A Comforting Sound In the Middle of Winter
What a winter! The local ski resorts, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley, have over a 55 foot base of snow.
There was a break in the weather and I was able to finish my digging tasks. Decided to start up the Ghia to get rid of the cobwebs. A great sound of normalcy it was! (not much to see here, just a idling T34)
There was a break in the weather and I was able to finish my digging tasks. Decided to start up the Ghia to get rid of the cobwebs. A great sound of normalcy it was! (not much to see here, just a idling T34)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Old Wrap-the-Bumper- In-Cloth Trick
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Back From the Shop
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Back To the Body Shop - Déjà Vu
Decided to go with a local body shop to fix some scratches and dents. The shop owner found many problems with the last paint job.
Some flaws found:
- some body filler never hardened from previous body work. When the paint was touched some areas it would crack!
- doors and front hood were not aligned properly
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Spare Tire Wheel Well Rubber Profile
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