VW Karmann Ghia Restoration - Clean & Inspect Chassis! Day 3

[@garymallard4699]

🎵 ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST...AND ANOTHER ONES GONE...AND ANOTHER ONES GONE.... ANOTHER ONE BITES THE RUST!! " 🎶

[@cambo1200]

Nice solid car to start with. I don’t mind you jumping around on projects, I think it makes things more interesting. I jump between projects myself just to avoid getting burned out and loosing interest.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I agree! 😎

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Nop

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Wrong!!!

[@DerekSan_Arg]

You're right

[@dalecain1158]

What ever you do, do it right! Going to all the breakdown is certainly the correct way and I’m going to follow your progress. I love what your doing and I’m learning along the way too!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Dale! That’s the plan! 😎

[@garymallard4699]

That floor is toast...buy the panels and weld them on!! Ohhhh..WELDING 😱 🤣

[@guidoabarcia1926]

He'll do what he did with Rusty, just put it back together with screws and hope for the best

[@garymallard4699]

@@guidoabarcia1926 I know...sad...very sad...he wants to do it...well seems to want to actually do it...but hesitates and stalls....then something rusty(er) catches his eyes and tearing apart another " project ) begins....like a time loop?? FOCUS YOUNG RUSTSCRAPER...YESS..YESSS...HMMMM...

[@garymallard4699]

@@guidoabarcia1926 You mean hope the Weld Fairy comes at night to weld for him?? 🙊

[@AirkooledKustoms]

keep. doing what you do

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I've watched your channel before. Looks like a really cool shop!

[@jth1987leb]

“It’s going to take a little while” is CT code for it will never get done

[@bardg5258]

Why so salty?

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Finish anything please!!!

[@bcmbdk]

Keep going, CT!! One step at a time, keep at it, baby!!

[@CTmoog]

👍😎👍

[@Gunslinger320]

Please finish a project

[@thomaspencak5811]

C'mon MAN, this is a fun channel, no reason to be insulting to CT. Come to this channel if you want to have fun. If you want professional KZbin channels no reason for you to view these and get insulting, because you do not know how to find the channel that you like. I have some unfinished projects like most people do. Really like your channel CT. Keep up the great work and fun videos!!!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Thomas! Well said my friend! =)

[@MMitchellMarmel]

WHEELS! Making life easier since 60,000 BC! ;-)

[@CTmoog]

👍😁👍

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

🤣😂🤣😅

[@snowdogs59]

CT, I drove my 68 Vert for 20 years with somewhat crispy pans (a little better than yours). When I replaced them it stiffened up the whole car in a way I didn’t t expect. POR 15 is your friend. I did my new pans top and bottom and 12 years later they still look like you could eat off them. Even works on quite rusty areas. Good luck!

[@samperras]

Great project man

[@rickwalling1148]

As he said will try and stay FOCUSED!!!!!! Multiple projects going at once!! Said will scrape the grease off trans axle housing and in 10 minutes he will get side tracked to doing something else!!

[@jimpalmer1969]

Stay focused, don't buy another bus till the Ghia is done. Keep going, I admire your work.

[@donnie2533]

Great video my friend keep them coming thanks

[@markymark6089]

Dude as you pull something of that breaks or needs replacing Write it down make a list You’ll forget what you need to order especially things like the rubber bungs you break and throw away Pressure wash the floor then you’ll know what floor pans you need Order parts each week or fortnight make it easier than buying all at once And keep that chassis on wheels Don’t turn this into something that gets pushed outside and left to rot more Just saying

[@joshuapoche5137]

He has it all on video.

[@markymark6089]

@@joshuapoche5137 has what on video how it came apart He has all the other builds on video and he’s getting another project I’m not having a go at the guy this is what I’m picking up he pokes prods pulls things of and doesn’t document anything

[@ianallen2]

@@joshuapoche5137 So he has al lteh time in the world to go through all of the video's he made to catch up on to see what he has to order ? The guy has the attention span of a spanner. He has alrady mentioned there is another bus coming. Just in time to finish stripping and putting into a pile somewhere. I have noticed since thr beginning that he cannot concentrate on one thing. Even when he was sandblasting the swamp dragon, he would do a patch, then instead of doing another patch next to it, he would do a patch somewhere else. The Beast will never get done, The VW van is permanantly on hold, the Porche will soon be in pieces, the swamp dragon has been sitting waiting for parts for ages, his other Karman Ghia went to someone else who made a great job of it. That one was in better condition than this one. He wants to restore but cant weld. He started off with hardly any tools and no knowledger of mechanics. He had a lovely Ford pick-up but even sold that. He has a very short concentration span.

[@Israelv1974]

Keep up the good work CT. Ill will support you in any way I can . thank you for putting out great content

[@CTmoog]

Thanks my friend! 😁

[@robj2704]

Years ago, I restored a Malibu that the previous owner had driven for years with a leaking power steering pump. The result was every area on the underside of the car was a combination of PS fluid and road grime. I fashioned a sheet of heavy plastic under the car and shaped a sloped catch basin using heavy bricks and then stacked bricks on top of the foundation bricks to hold the plastic in place. I shaped a reservoir at the end of the plastic to catch the grime. I sprayed the engine compartment and entire underside of the car with a pump sprayer containing a cleaner, let set for an hour or so, occasionally spraying heavier grime areas again, and used a hose and spray head from a faucet and the grime all melted off. The grime was caught in the reservoir that was shaped so that the excess water ran over a small dam, leaving the sediment at the foot of the dam. After I gently drained the water out of the reservoir, I rolled up all the plastic sheet containing the grime and put it in the trash. This method kept the grime off my concrete driveway; I was very pleased with the outcome. Should have at least taken pictures but that was 15 or so years ago and sharing on KZbin was a new idea.

[@garymallard4699]

I have too many projects too..who doesn't if you actually want to do things....but i try to get them working first...then repair as needed.... Right now i am working on 4 projects...lol Fixing one...fixing another...each as i get parts or time....always something going on if you have a life... Have had a productive week actually...fixed one garden tractor...almost completed a garden tractor i just bought...tearing apart a minivan that needs a fender , rust repairs before fender goes on and an alternator ( just to get it roadworthy )... Did yardwork on my property ...repairs to eavestroughs on my shops.....had a old dog die...got a puppy....never ends what we gotta do....but i try to fix and get working what is most important first....the luxury projects can wait...i have too many now too....over 20 vehicles...2 to 18 wheels...lol As long as your enjoying what u do I guess?? 👍

[@snoopysrc]

awesome video

[@michaelhuey4187]

Keep it going CT! I REALLY want to see you fully restore this one👍

[@CTmoog]

👍😁👍

[@alandaniel7327]

You won't live to be a hundred and fifty.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi CT, Good plan so far for moving ahead. When I was coming home from the store a guy was towing a VW chassis across the intersection down the street. Looked funny going down the road. Engine was on but the floor pans were removed.

[@ianallen2]

When you remove the brake pipes, try to keep them to use as paterns for the new pipes.

[@CTmoog]

good idea!

[@Russeljfinch]

😂 serious

[@ianallen2]

@@Russeljfinch He only needs the ends for patterns. You must be one who knows nothing.

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

I would replace the floors. You will not be disappointed.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, just ordered some new ones. Should be here next week. Thanks man!

[@graemelliott3942]

Great Video CT! Hurry and buy the pans and get a lots of spot weld removal drills! Should only take a couple of days max to drill them out and prep for the new pans.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Graem! I'm looking for pans as we speak! =)

[@alandaniel7327]

@@CTmoog he doesn't know how to weld, how can he replace them, perhaps pop rivetts or wood screws.

[@dalemansfield4798]

I sure hope you finish something

[@CTmoog]

That's the plan Dale. Stick around! =)

[@Michael-to7oz]

Hey CT that Ghia has a split case Transaxle. That's not original for that car, they were made 57' to 1960. Just a friendly heads up before it causes you a headache. A little surface rust is nothing to worry about, replace the floor pans and the other wear items like master cylinder, brake lines and seals etc... If you get good quality floor pans it'll have the seat brackets and you can buy preformed brake line. Go over the other hard areas with a wire wheel or flapper disc and coat with rust encapsulator paint, new pan gasket and put it back together. Leave the the patina it's worth more and leaves the originality.

[@vayabroder729]

Yes sir! Noticed that too; I told him in the comments above.

[@jayacourt8282]

I though the plan was to get it running and flip it, but now you’ve got the body off and need to do the floor pans then just get it all the chassis done right while you have the access. You’ve done most of this on Rusty already so be methodical, get parts and follow a plan. Also, get all the body work up to spec and sealed from the inside.. Oil the outside, keeping the patina and you will have a solid restored car with retro styling - will be amazing 👌🏻🇬🇧

[@CTmoog]

Hi Jay, that's the plan. Get the chassis up to mechanical spec and back on the road. It's been sitting for 40 years so it needs some attention. Thank you! =)

[@patricksanfilippo6648]

It seems like you have too many projects and you are unable to finish but I wish you a lot of luck

[@PapiDoesIt]

After disassembly... a different vehicle rolls into the barn to be dismembered.

[@CTmoog]

Oh no Papi! My friend. They will all come back together in time. =)

[@williamwallace7299]

CT, I’m 54 and I’m convinced that I’ll never live long enough to see you fully restore a vehicle. Mind you, I don’t mind watching you tear shit apart but I’ve given up hope that you’ll ever put anything back together.

[@CTmoog]

@@williamwallace7299 The Ghia will be fully restored in 3 months. Can you hang on that long? =) I ordered new floor pans and all the seals yesterday. Darrin is building me and engine this week. It's going to be nice.

[@Russeljfinch]

Gold Papi 😂😂

[@Russeljfinch]

@@williamwallace7299 even Darren mocks him by saying he’s waiting for a finished project😂😂

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

You're going about this right CT. A restoration starts with a tear-down and examination to determine what is needed. Yes those floor pans are toast and need replaced. Don't let the naysayers get to you, just keep plugging along. I'm sure you will finish this one and the result will be awesome. Which will motivate you to finish more and make them awesome as well.

[@joshuapoche5137]

He said from the beginning this was not gonna be a restoration. He was just gonna get it reliable enough to daily drive

[@CTmoog]

That is what I need to hear my friend! Thank you! =)

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

@@joshuapoche5137 Ummm, that was the dragon, not the Ghia, in the first restoration video on the Ghia he said he was going to get this one done first as it is the one he feels he can get finished fastest. Besides, I don't think CT truly thought the dragon was just going to be a simple get it running and road safe once he started getting into it. No older vehicle that has been sitting unmaintained for more than a few years is ever a simple get it running and drive it project, even if you got one from a desert area like where I live in So. Cal. there will still be enough problems with older cars that they typically need a full tear-down to do things like replace all the rubber components (seals, brake lines, fuel lines, body mounts etc.) as they'll be dry-rotted.

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

@@CTmoog No problem :)

[@franciscomontesdeoca5316]

Another hit again.

[@kentmckinnon288]

I need to replace my fuel line inside the tunnel. Your video gave me some ideas. Thanks!

[@C_Morla]

Well done! Now is the time to start a new project, maybe one of those at Cadillac Ranch, in the town of Armadillo (Texas). 😂😂😂 👍

[@Mikefngarage]

TRANSMISSION.......WRONG YEAR? That looks like a split case trans. with long axles in it. Weird. That trans is out of a 60 or earlier car....FYI

[@CTmoog]

oh wow...interesting...I think someone else pointed that out as well.....ummmm

[@vayabroder729]

Yes sir! Noticed that too!

[@marklawson8811]

Keep up the great content!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mark!

[@rickwalling1148]

Get out the shop vac and clean out the rust and dirt!! Time to get er done! Never seen a restorer so process with dirt

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Needs to be clean to go to scrap

[@RestorationAustralia]

Great looking project very cool car.

[@roderickmoyer9851]

Enjoying this series…

[@motorfreaknew]

Hoi CT! when you have restored and painted the floor panels, do not cover them with the sound-absorbing tar sheets that are the same as the ones you removed: moisture creeps in and the sheet rusts without you noticing it. Cover the floor panels with sound absorbing material that is not glued so that you can check the state of the panels whenever you want.👍😎

[@CTmoog]

Good tip man! Thank you! I will do that. I don't want it rusting again anytime soon. Those pans aren't cheap! =)

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video CT :) also new floor pans plus hardware to replacement and weld up too plus clean up too ! Excellent got lots projects to do and keep busy lots to CT :) !

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Andrew! =)

[@AndrewHCann]

@@CTmoog :) your welcome

[@stewkeene]

I’m getting the impression that your fan base is starting to wonder if you’ll ever actually finishing anything 😂

[@Michael-to7oz]

I'm starting to get the impression CT maybe taking on too much at once.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Oh and did you catch he's getting another bus. Crazy for sure but love CT

[@stewkeene]

@@TimsWorkshopTJY I heard that! LOL!!! He’s a maniac Tim 😝😝😝

[@stewkeene]

@@Murdoc_Niccals I can see how it will eventually run its course. I like CT’s channel because it really shows if you have the desire and drive you don’t have to be full time. The pros have driven the price of these restorations through the roof so that pushes people out of the market. We used to buy older cars in great shape for a couple grand. Now people are paying way beyond what used to be affordable. CT has found a way around it.

[@samperras]

Do it man, it’s a great project

[@Mikefngarage]

Save the 1 year only Ghia seat belts. They are rare. gotta make them work again.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Didn't know that. 👍

[@Jmarkus99]

Congratulations! I'm in Brazil and I have a 70, similar to this one. And the rusty parts are very similar, it will be necessary to do the same job as yours. And one thing that caught my attention is the thermo-acoustic coatings, they are much more robust than the ones we have here. I will follow it very carefully.

[@williamoliver8883]

Whoa boy! That Ghia would’ve done fine in a garage for 20 more years until you finish the RUSTY, DRAGON and BEAST! You look like à TINKERER, yes a TINKERING TINKERER!

[@khalolin]

Start the projects and never finish them goodbye

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

True

[@nunojose4111]

Tens razão.....eu comecei a ver este canal por causa da pão de forma....e ele nunca a terminou.....

[@rohanburgess3320]

They are his projects. He can do whatever he wants. Why is that an issue

[@garymallard4699]

Geezus....you should have stripped the carpet/insulation when you got this car?? CT...your just letting them rot away before you even start on them!! Too many distractions man...seriously...your overloaded with " projects "....but this is your problem...at least your teaching others " What NOT to DO! " 😂

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

GREAT JOB CT!!!!!!

[@aliensprtcrico]

Ct thanks for the close caption 👍

[@alandaniel7327]

He needs to get a hobby that he can manage like needlework, knitting, or even stamp collecting. Hahahahahaha.

[@theartist8906]

Keep going man, just painted the front end of my Ghia today

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! That's awesome! Keep me updated!

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Rename your channel "CT's More tearing downs"

[@GettingNervous]

Maybe we have to rename the comment section into "diego lorente spam section"? Until now you wrote 11 comments here 🤦‍♂️

[@SlyDellian]

@@GettingNervous Did his comments really hurt you that much?

[@GettingNervous]

@@SlyDellian Stupid comments bother me, yes. You could also watch the video to the end and then comment. But it seems that some people can't wait and have to tell the world what they think right away. Last but not least: Did my comment really hurt you that much?

[@ianallen2]

@@GettingNervous Dont read the comments if they bother you. Simple

[@GettingNervous]

@@ianallen2 You are a funny (and obviously stupid) guy. What do you mean what comments are for? But you only notice whether they are annoying or not when you *read* them. And don't tell me what to do or what not to do, that's my business, not yours. Simple.

[@jamiewalton23]

Omg CT you’re currently getting some stick. My advice is just do what you want mate and do what you enjoy. I would dearly love to come over to help but I can’t swim that far 😂

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Jamie! All is well. I'm happy and feeling good. This Ghia build is going to be awesome!

[@jamiewalton23]

@@CTmoog looking forward to it buddy, if I can do anything to help just drop me a FB massage

[@vayabroder729]

Very strange; it has an early split case transaxle. Seems it was swapped at some point. Great decision to concentrate on something and not getting sidetracked. You will see it works. You’ll be completing your projects and getting motivated for the other ones as well as able to enjoy the cars. I believe the gauge of the steel on the original pans was 18 ga.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks for that! It's not easy but I feel like on on track! =) Ordering new pans today.

[@stewkeene]

Why aren’t u soaking penetration oil on the bolts and nuts before removing them? How about some degreaser sprayed on the chassis and scrubbed before hosing it down?

[@joshuapoche5137]

What happened to just getting it drivable

[@virgogregory6974]

Asking myself the same question

[@dustermaniac]

J A C K L E G

[@nicholasarrigo3733]

ct get some easyoff ovan cleaner to clean all the grease and grime off there its the fast way doing it and one my tricks i use and i also use some whitewall cleaner also its great too and what would be cool to see is this vw with a 350 chevy stuffed in it and they sell kits for it too.thanks - nick

[@kaushikbajaj3522]

Good start.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@robertlambert5299]

New floor pans could have been done with the body on. Not as easy with the body off but doable. Cleaned the fuel system and a complete brake job and been driving it.

[@SammyFender]

A guy like Mike Festiva could fabricate new floor pans!!

[@robertlambert5299]

You guys notice in the last vid that the front disc brakes are 4 lug? 1967 beetle were 5 lug drum. 4 lug beetle didn’t start til 68. Were the ghias factory 4 lug disc front and 4 lug drum rear in 67? Disregard found the answer.

[@vayabroder729]

Noticed that. Also it has an old split case transaxle that they stopped making in 1960.

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

Those wheels and tires look very nice

[@CTmoog]

Yes, they are pretty cool. Not sure what car they came off of.

[@guillermonieri4203]

Looking good.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks 👍

[@paulmarado]

Cut that chassis in half. Don’t mess around, you know you want to. I just saw another VW down in your area on market place. It’s pretty much all there. It just needs you to take it apart. Hey, I like where you put the body. Get that harbor freight tarp out and cover it. That Florida UV will have the tarp gone in no time. Add some extra rope so it will look cool come February. All frayed from the late fall storms.

[@Jimschrbr]

That brake line looks like it was a patch job. You don't usually use compression fittings with brake lines. I'm sure that when the time comes you'll be replacing the whole thing, but it should be a solid brake line from the master cylinder all the way to the rear "T".

[@vwfanatic2390]

The only reason to keep that sound deadening is to use as a template for cutting the “quick roof” or “peel & Seal” to shape. Those products are virtually identical to DynaMat, just less expensive. I used a different product for headliner padding, but did my entire interior with quick roof. You should keep your carpet pieces, too, for the same reason. Great temples if you want to cut your own cheep indoor/outdoor carpet.

[@billpar]

except for the fact I follow you CT, I would never be notified of a new video even though the bell is on and Im subscribed, this is happening with more then just you

[@GHM-pk5vh]

Seems like a power vac would be helpful!

[@diycarhome9151]

Where are you located? There is a dipper in Mississauga, Ontario. Strip that floor pans and body of trim and glass. Truck it over to the dippers. Will remove all rust, grease, mouse droppings, paint, bondo, etc. Saves time and money. They will then dip it in primer (2 coats)

[@Gunslinger320]

Where is the Ford truck?

[@johnhenderson3646]

Tear apart, spray, scrape and stow. 🤥🤥🤥

[@peterpierce6228]

CT you really need to sand or beed blast that entire chassis!! and then you'll be able to see what really needs to be replaced and repaired.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Peter! I will do that this week.

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

The vw bus is a westfalia equiped one!!!

[@djambrosia]

From the factory they used tack nails to fit the floorpan seals, so they are original. I repaired my Ghia's floorpan but with the body completely off I would say replacing them would be the best option in your case.

[@markymark6089]

Don’t pull all that chassis apart do front end then back end then the floor pans Keep it a rolling chassis these guys will flog you on here just saying Another bus you serious

[@TheStig1961]

Don't give up. Ghia will be a beautiful girl one day. You have that we here in Finland called "Sisu".

[@oldtanker4860]

You going to send the transmission out for rebuild? How about the rear axles? I hope you don't get overwhelmed with too many projects going at the same time. The frame and body work are going to require a lot of detail work. Looking forward to seeing you bring the old girl back to life.

[@williamwallace7299]

I see the VW Van going in the barn and all hope of the Gia going out the window!

[@smiffy1071]

Hey Matt, have you seen Glenn’s (duck man) video on floor pan replacement? I know it’s beetle, but give you ideas how quick it can be...

[@richardoswalt1009]

You're in trouble my man that pan is bad. At least that car is worth restoring good luck with your latest bracket case.

[@vwfanatic2390]

If those are “nails” that held the body seal, they have a twist, much like the carpet nails they used. You can’t find replacements for them, (without spending too much time and money), so save those.

[@jacvanguilder3456]

I just noticed that the transaxle is a split case, didn’t VW stop using split case in 1959-60?

[@vayabroder729]

Yes sir; noticed that too.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, You might be right. I guess they replaced it out at some point with an older model.

[@vayabroder729]

@@CTmoog if that’s the case, the ring and pinion is too low (designed for the old 36 hp engine) and you won’t be able to use the car on the freeway because the revs will be too high. Maybe you could exchange it for a 4:12 ring and pinion which is what your car had from factory.

[@vwfanatic2390]

Wear a respiratory, spray easy off oven cleaner all over that transmission, agitate the grease with a wire brush, hit it with the pressure washer, and repeat.

[@JustAlanJohn]

It's all spot welded

[@ivorwm2291]

I haven't watched in a while.Sorry. Cool shop

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! Good to see you again!

[@RicardoFelippeFigueirachardao]

Meu sonho de consumo! Tive um igualzinho, até mesma cor, ano 1965 com motor 1200 cc e 06 volts!

[@bigears4426]

A man with vision and enthusiasm, but with no ability or focus

[@gplusgplus2286]

You removed stuff that you'll never find out how to put back.

[@davidbush5323]

Best of luck

[@CTmoog]

Thanks David!

[@juergenlohse6902]

"Searching for answers; searching for meaning, like we all do..."

[@CTmoog]

I like that! =)

[@moone924]

I love the wheels. Any idea what they are and size ?

[@vayabroder729]

Size is stock 165-15. 5.5 wide. I like them too.

[@moone924]

@@vayabroder729 I know the stock size tire. Clearly those aren't stock sized tires. I was talking about the the wheels. What type are they

[@vayabroder729]

@@moone924 You are right, tires are wider; probably 195s. They look like Empi Cosmos.

[@CTmoog]

I'm not sure. I will take a closer look at them today.

[@vw5085]

Save the seat rails. I learned after the new pans came in. They don’t come with them.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks for the tip. What brand pans did you buy? Did you have any other issues installing them?

[@goldfinger6746]

POOR Karmann Ghia.

[@marcospereiradossantossant9696]

Quero ver a quantidade da restauração no final do serviço.

[@TheStanman99]

Another cracking film, be good to see “rusty “ again 🇬🇧

[@alandaniel7327]

I'm from uk. Are you jokin Jon, you must be

[@mokonindyatmoko9175]

Bro, can we put vw combi engines​ to carmangia....

[@c_jones_]

That thing don't need new floor pans. Get creative CT. Caulk the holes and spray paint them...Bam!...Done!

[@joaquinperez959]

Cuz your car needs a new chassis God save the Queen!!!

[@l176dh]

Hey CT how about building a car that doesn't have rust?

[@CTmoog]

That would be too easy! =)

[@marklawson8811]

Keep floor insulation for sound deadning pattern.