sactojesse Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 This past weekend, I picked up my "new" 1966 VW Karmann-Ghia convertible in Santa Barbara and drove it over 400 miles back to Sacramento. It's currently bone stock and very original, including the original 1300 single port, and 4.37 ring and pinion trans, which made for slow going (65 - 70 mph) during my trip. My plans for it are to do suspension and engine mods, but to keep everything looking stock. I intend to pull the original 1300 and put it on a shelf for safe keeping. I will replace the 4.37 trans w/ a 3.88 super sport trans I've ordered from KCR Transmissions in Riverside. And then I will put in the 2110 cc motor that's currently in my 1969 KG coupe. The three fold increase in hp will be nice! Oh yeah, I'm going to lose those "falsies" (fake whitewall inserts) and will switch those little 165R15s with the 185/65R15 tires on my 69 coupe, which I intend to sell after 18 years of ownership. I've also included a picture of my 69 coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Beautiful car. I am jealous Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 You finally got it! very nice looking car. Take pics thought the project and keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks for the kind remarks! I'll be spending some time w/ my first love, i.e., old VWs, but I'll still come around here for Subie talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Good luck! Air cooled VW's will always be my first love... hope to have another one in the stable (and time to go with it) once the kids are a few years older. Keep us posted! My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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