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ian peterson
Joined: 20 Oct 2010
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Location: Spokane
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 Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:18 pm Post subject: Karmann Ghias |
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| reading up on the forums and wondering why Spokane has a love affair with buses. where are all the Karmann Ghias in eastern washington? |
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hubcapt
Joined: 25 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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They are out there, just not in alot of our garages.
You know the saying "different volks for different folks".
I had two once, but didnt really end up doing anything with them as Im more of a bus/bug kinda guy, but will always appreciate seeing a dumped ghia!
If you have one post up a picture of it, would be nice to see some new rides on this site. |
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sandals
Joined: 27 Oct 2008
Posts: 401
Location: Sandpoint, I Don't Know
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Ghias, though cool in there own way, can only carry two people to a hotel when traveling. Buses, can carry many people, and can camp wherever there is level-ish ground.
Buses are enjoying a certain cool-ness level these days, too. It may pass, but most of us will still be driving them. |
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motofly196
Joined: 23 Jun 2008
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Location: Medical Lake
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| Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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I wish my bus was a cool item to have when I sold it in 91'. 67' Westy that I sold for 2k...I'd kill to get that back! Back to Ghias...they are out there, might be a good time to snatch one up if you're interested in getting one!! Seems like the Lowlights don't come up for sale too often anymore, but there for awhile, seemed like there was always one on craigslist. Are you interested in getting one?
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Long-roofs
Joined: 23 Aug 2007
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Location: valley
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| Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:53 am Post subject: |
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We have a '56 Ghia (pictured), I know of two other '56's in town, plus a lead on a '56 in a garage. I sold a '60 to someone North of town years ago. I have some '56-'59 parts for sale.
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ian peterson
Joined: 20 Oct 2010
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Location: Spokane
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| Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| I own a 66 ghia just fixed alot of rust and repainted it to the original henna red but added a lotus white top. It was my mother-in-laws car since 1979 and a few summers ago she needed her house painted (a huge Victorian). So I traded my labor for the car. Three months later, she was mine. I instantly set to work on it and I'm just finishing things up for alot of driving in the summer. |
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hubcapt
Joined: 25 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Pics or it didn't happen!
Nah, just teasing you (but seriously post some pics!)
Sounds like a cool ride, and with all the upcoming events planned for this spring/summer should be a great year to drive it around. |
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ian peterson
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Location: Spokane
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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vwrus66
Joined: 04 Jun 2008
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Location: Springdale, WA
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| Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Damn nice job! 
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Long-roofs
Joined: 23 Aug 2007
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Location: valley
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| Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:25 am Post subject: |
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| Looks good. |
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hubcapt
Joined: 25 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:40 am Post subject: |
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| You've built yourself one fine looking Ghia! |
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JVWH
Joined: 15 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:33 am Post subject: Ghia's are awsome |
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I want a Ghia so bad! I just cant find one anywhere for cheap enough right now...  If you can find me one for the right price then there will be one more owner in town! lol |
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ian peterson
Joined: 20 Oct 2010
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Location: Spokane
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| Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: |
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| I know of a yellow one that seems in descent shape in Peaceful Valley. Looks like about a 1970. I never see it moved so it could be for sale. |
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