 New Stable mate for Speedy (Not a Motorcycle)
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1972 Karmann Ghia daily driver This was taken in Madison County along the Robinson River, on Hoover road.............   
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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Check Pants
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WOW! I haven't seen a Ghia in years not to mention a running one. Cool 
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Should be Riding
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dude, that thing looks cherry! you should be able to find a replacement hubcap no problem 
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Nice! She's in beautiful shape and I gotta say, I like that color. Hope you find a hubcap for that front wheel.
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New Tires
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Pretty straight, love the color, they are fun to drive. Now in 1972 were these a poor man's Porsche or a rich man's VW? I'm thinkin a rich man's VW, Porsches have tachs.  Just kiddin, I love the car. 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Excellent. I had a 1971 Ghia in the early 90s. Great car. No where near as good condition. Couldn't stop hitting stuff with it (Honda, pickup truck, etc.). Finally sold it to a kid who wanted a project car. But it ran great. "Upgraded" to a 1981 Scirocco...
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Should be Riding
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you know it's a true VW cause the clock is at 4:20 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Always wanted one of those, had a few bugs but would have loved one of those. I like the older ones with smaller bumpers and lights but any year is cool.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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My best friend and I had one that we "Baja 'ed" (cut off front and rear inline with axle centerlines). With the most noticeable features gone (front bumper,grill, and rear) It looked like a spaceship! It was BEAUTIFUL!  YOURS IS GORGEOUS !!! 
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Saddle Sore
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Holy heck, that is one sweet looking ride
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I have all 4 hubcaps on it now, it is so much fun to drive, put a nice stereo in it as well, thanks for the kind words yall
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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you know it's a true VW cause the clock is at 4:20
Now, that's funny!
Live to love, love to live.
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Worn Saddle
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Fabulous! I always liked the looks of those. Beautiful paint. Have fun!
Fidelis et Fortis
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I have a buddy that's got one he's been planning to restore...for the past decade or so. It's a shame.
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Live to love, love to live.
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Very nice !! now i want to go car shopping!! ............especially since my P.O.S. Acadia is in the shop again but thats another thread.
Erwin
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Wow Mark! That baby looks like it's just rolled out of the showroom floor. Beautiful car, alright! Whaddaya got for a motor there? A 1600 maybe?
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Hey Dwight, it's a stock 1600 dual port, I'm going to add dual carbs and a ceramic coated dual exhaust, I've heard it really wakes up these motors!
That being said it is kinda slow now, but it is a ton of fun, go figure!
I know there are bigger motors that can be installed, up to 2300 cc
Thanks for the compliments guys, a lot of blood sweat and tears went into getting it to this point!
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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I know there are bigger motors that can be installed, up to 2300 cc
Yep, I have a 2165cc C/B Performance Type-1 runnin' dual 44 Weber carbs sittin' right behind me in the 550 Spyder. It's a pretty hot setup. I think it might dyno out at around 150HP or so.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Is that a replica Dwight? The 550 Spyder?
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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Is that a replica Dwight? The 550 Spyder?
Oh yeah, Mark. It's a Beck replica, about as close as one can get to owning one of the original remaining approximately 45 of 100-some ever built...that is unless one would like to spend anywhere from $350,000 to $500,000 or more for one of those remaining 45. The Becks are tube-chassis/mid-engined cars just like the originals.
It's High-Rollers like Jerry Seinfeld, a real Porschephile, who has one of the original 550s...along with his collection of classic Porsches which include the very first 911 ever made and the very last air-cooled 911 ever made.
(...btw, a new Beck 550 would run ya around $33,000-$40,000 depending on options)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Would you reccommend Beck machines, I like some if the other models on that website, but hey the ghia has nice lines, maybe just need a 2300 cc engine!
Triumph Scrambler Diablo Red & Silver (2014), Arrow Exhaust, FI remapped with TTP #4, 16 tooth sprocket, Triumph Gel Solo seat & Rack, Progressive 440 1" lowered Shocks, SAI & O2 Removal, Airbox Restrictor Plate removed.
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Your Ghia has VERY nice lines, Mark! But then again, as you know, it was styled by an Italian coach builder. (...and they don't style very many cars that don't have nice lines, ya know) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Dwight thanks for pointing out the House of Ghia design. Only wish that styles had not changed so much in the 60s and Chrysler Ghia designs had survived. Big pointy fins won out over flowing curves and the association of Ghia and Chrysler disolved.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Ghia Design, Karmann Coachworks...
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Didn't Ghia design the down sized Mustang in the early or mid 70s? Or did I dream that?
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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Nope Mac, you didn't dream about a Ghia connection to the Mustang II, however it wasn't that Italian design studio which penned the original overall shape of the car. The styling was done in-house at Ford in Detroit, and the "Ghia edition" was the top-of-the-line model that had had some minor cosmetic changes done to the base model, such as a more luxurious treatment of the interior trim and seating as well as such things as a vinyl roof, a full length rubbing strip down the side and pin stripes along the tops of the front wings. This is according to the Mustang II Network website... http://www.mustangii.net/articles/mustangii_ghia_74.asp
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Mark, we are close enough for me to come down and drive that sexy little beast and give it a objective third party write up for the forum!
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Congrats! The Karmann Ghia made Popular Mechanic's top 100 coolest cars ever made. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/new...lick=pp#slide-1
Last edited by MACMC; 12/15/2011 12:19 AM.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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