Volkswagen : Karmann Ghia:eBay Motors (item 120487934104 end time Nov-08-09 18:21:20 PST)


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Vehicle History Report Summary for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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No title issues	No report/theft or other events
No accidents or damage	No special vehicle use
No odometer rollback	No loan or lien records
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Number Of Owners:2

VIN:1432622826

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Report Run Date:Nov-03-2009 06:14:44.729 CST

Title:	1973 Karmann Ghia Convertible -- Needs to be Finished
Mileage:	0 miles
Location:	Camillus, New York

Vehicle Information
VIN:	1432622826 \| See the free Vehicle History Report
Inspection:	Order an independent inspection
Warranty:	No
Vehicle title:	Clear
Condition:	Used
For sale by:	Private seller

Features
Body type:	Convertible	Engine:	4 Cylinder	Exterior color:	Purple
Transmission:	Manual	Fuel type:	Gasoline	Interior color:	Gray
Disability equipped:	No

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Convertible

1973 Convertible -- Almost Done!!!

This is a full pan-off restoration that is almost done...everything is there to complete this car to show condition...the body work is flawless!!! Color is a match to OPI Pompeii Purple (Nail Polish)

The car was purchased last December and the body and pan have been completely restored. All new metal where ever it was needed, I have pictures showing the work done and the level of skill involved in the process. The car is not yet completed I will list what has been done and what is comes with the car to finish the job.

-- Pan - Sand Blasted - Driver rear section replaced - primed & painted
-- Body - Sanded to metal, all needed repairs completed, Dolphin Glazed, wet sanded, primed, wet sanded, painted (four coats of color), cleared (four coats of clear) - still needs to be wet sanded and buffed
-- Suspension & Steering - New ball joints, tie-rod ends, shocks (front & rear)
-- Brakes - Rear wheel cylinders, drums, shoes, hardware - new hoses on all wheels
-- New tires on Empi style 8-spoke aluminum wheels
-- New rockers
-- New (from donor car) headlight sections
-- New (from donor car) driver rear fender section and battery tray
-- New rear lower fenders
-- New rear bumper mounts
-- New Dash Pad
-- New windshield
-- New rubber seals throughout

Still to be installed but with the car...
-- New two-tone gray & charcoal seat covers and matching door panels (TMI)
-- New seat padding (TMI)
-- New Charcoal carpet set (TMI)
-- New rear seat padding and seat cover (TMI)
-- New white headliner (TMI)
-- New convertible top mat (TMI)
-- New black CANVAS convertible top (TMI)
-- New black CANVAS boot cover (TMI)
-- New convertible top cables and springs (TMI)
-- Glass rear window with hinges and latch assembly
-- New door rubber
-- New hood seals
-- New engine lid seal
-- New bumper grommets
-- New bumper bolts
-- Two (2) front and two (2) rear bumpers
-- New rear window drain tubes and grommets
-- New rear deck-lid drain tubes and grommets
-- New battery
-- New horn boot rubber
-- New -Misc- rubber seals and pieces

The wiring is about 95% complete with horn, wiper, and a few misc. connections yet to be made. The car has a running 1600 dual port motor.

I really hate to sell her but...

On Nov-03-09 at 15:27:21 PST, seller added the following information:

1973 Convertible -- Almost Done!!!

To answer a few questions --

YES, the convertible top frame is with the car, as is the rear glass window, hinges, and latches

YES, there are bumpers, TWO for front and TWO for rear...one set is better than the other but they are all restorable -- The rear bumper brackets were shot and junk!!! The front brackets are nice though

YES, I have the paint code -- the paint was Sherwin Williams Automotive Finish

As for the reserve...I have over $15,000 invested in parts alone...the reserve is below this!!!

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