See my website for lots of photos of my 70 KG.

Buy mechanical stuff from BFY, Real Source et al. Buy Ghia only parts from
KGPR.

Email with questions and I'll try to help. I did it all myself, even the
top. Take it slow and do it right.
The body work took the biggest percentage of time on my resto.

--
Mel

77 Revived Bug & 70 Ghia Cabriolet
www.geocities.com/mpernice
PARTS FOR SALE: http://www.geocities.com/njvwclub/vwparts/index.htm
"Alex Gilblom" > wrote in message
...
> Hi All,
>
> I read here all the time both for VW tips and for the ongoing comedy. I'm
> very greatful for the nuggets of wisdom I've already received, and I'm
sure
> I'll be coming back with more questions, but I wondered if there's
anything
> that strikes anyone about starting a `71 Ghia restoration that they'd like
> to tell me before I start it tomorrow. I've done a bit of VW work here and
> there on engines and the like, but never a big job like this. It's my
dad's,
> he's the original owner. I do plan on posting pictures tomorrow, but
> basically, it's in the shape any car would be that's been parked for 15
> years that had shot brakes, electrical, and various dings. The engine was
> running like a champ the last time it was on though. Like I said, it
hasn't
> been on in 15 years. Actually, it's 2005 now....make that 16 years. My
goal
> for now is to get the engine to turn over, and worry about the rest later.
> I'll be having a pro do the body work, brakes, and paint, as well as any
> transmission work.
>
> I've read here for almost a year now and learned a lot, so I'm not asking
> for a comprehensive guide, but any last minute tips from people who've
gone
> through this would be much appreciated. I've got the Bentley manual, muir
> manual, how to rebuild a VW aircooled engine...and plenty more. Also
> planning to order the BugMe videos. My shop is set up with a new engine
> stand, jack, jack stands, and a creeper. I'm raring to go first thing
> tomorrow.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Alex
>
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