FULL TEARDOWN VW Karmann Ghia Body | Complete Restoration

FULL TEARDOWN VW Karmann Ghia Body | Complete Restorations! Restoring antique cars complete process. Howdy folks! Enjoy! Preservation, restoration, repairing antique vintage cars and trucks is my passion. In this video is a complete teardown start to finish on the Ghia body. Check it out! This car was forgotten in a barn for 40 years. Let's bring it back to life. ctmoog, ct, ct's garage

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

That Karmann Ghia is going to look spectacular☝️👍👌👍☝️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dalanruttan1108]

Exactly what I needed thanks!! Building one that was stripped so no idea where things go until now

[@robertlambert5299]

CT the Gibbes decal on the rear bumper. That was one of the oldest VW dealerships in the US for a long time. It was located in Columbia SC across front the Carolina Coliseum. I worked in the body shop there in the 80s-90s. Take a nice quality pic of it before it gets destroyed. I would love to make a copy of it. Also the TEC decal is Midlands Technical College. It is still around.

[@dgadver]

You do great work. She is going to be beautiful again!!!!!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks David! Yes, she is going to shine like a new penny! =)

[@vayabroder729]

@@CTmoog I believe this one will definitely be a keeper. If I were you I’d try to stay as stock as possible on this one. In the present market conditions the resale value on these cars goes up exponentially the more stock you stay. This wasn’t like that back in the 1980’s when the Cal Look was all the rage. I believe it’s due to the scarcity of these cars. When you find one as original and complete as this one it is the perfect way to go. Doesn’t make any sense to sink a lot of money customizing a car only to find that the more money you sink that way the less resale value you get.

[@davidk6271]

Terrific progress. Well done. Once again, respect to you for remembering how all that stuff goes back together.

[@patrickbrown3135]

That is a very solid Ghia. Having one that doesn't need the entire lower 6 inches replaced is awsome!

[@CTmoog]

Hey Patrick, yes it's in pretty good shape overall. It should turn out nice! =)

[@eulerizeit]

Gotta say, the most extraordinary part of this is the amount of digging you do just before breaking out the vacuum. 😀

[@vayabroder729]

It’s great that you decided to go all in. I believe this car deserves it. It is very original, fairly solid and complete; looks like you can get away with just replacing all rubber items and cleaning up and refurbishing the rest of the parts. Looks like maybe it had one repaint. West Coast Metric has all the rubber and plastic items for it. This one looks to be a keeper. Complete, fairly solid and all original. The more stock and original you restore it the better the resale value in the market these days. Back in the 1980’s customized and Cal Look cars would bring more money in but not these days due to the scarcity of these cars. By the looks of it a video of you driving it back to Orlando after completion would be epic; the cherry on the top.

[@willacewallace5905]

One of the best, overlooked investments I made in the shop was an impact screw driver. Man what a difference in dealing with screws like those. That insulation? Probably asbestos based fabric.

[@CTmoog]

Yes those are great tools to have! I hope not! =)

[@michaelhuey4187]

👍Way👍to👍go👍 You are doing it CT! This is one you will be proud of‼️

[@CTmoog]

Thanks my friend! =)

[@macstone9719]

Great to see progress on the Karmann. I patiently wait for the 914, because it was my very first car and I also worked on it. Looking forward to it.

[@EvilscooterKitty]

Thank you for saving this beauty.

[@Woody-iv3ud]

Yes this car will look great again.

[@YoeWillie]

CT I'm hopeful and excited you may actually finish this one! Keep GOING!

[@100texan2]

You know what they say, “wish in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up first.”

[@Mikefngarage]

Shes a KEEPER....will be nice all done.

[@VWPrince53]

Keep up the good work. Looking forward to see it all finished! 👍

[@russelblackwell6041]

Wish i came across your videos earlier these cars were so well made the ghia is the bees knees keep up the great work Sir

[@patricknicolucci5073]

The ghia looks pretty good in sections some rust is expected nice work cant wait for you to finish. The advantage of restoring an older VW is it's simplicity. I had a 72 super beetle easy car to work on.

[@KSFWG]

Great job! You're 1/3 done. When the body work and paint are done, that's 2/3 done. When it's re-assembled and you drive it for the first time, then it's done-done. After that, it's just maintenance. :) Thanks for the video!

[@thomasweatherford5125]

CT’s favorite part of these builds is DEFINITELY the tear down.

[@CTmoog]

=)

[@davidfbarton3814]

About time for sand blasting

[@marcelomac]

hello, I'm from the south of Brazil and I'm following your amazing work, congratulations.

[@vwfanatic2390]

I saved a bunch of money by buying a complete rubber kit for my beetle resto, from West Coast Metric.

[@vayabroder729]

I agree; he will find EVERY LITTLE part for it. And US made, to boot.

[@scrambaba]

Thanks for the entomology lesson! Very interesting.

[@robertnauss4815]

Hey CT you did well on the tear down ...no sledge hammer again ...great work

[@angelicatitus]

In 1975, My dad bought me a ‘57 for my 18th birthday (it was the same age as me). He paid $200 for it. I LOVED that car! ❤️

[@CTmoog]

Very cool! =) I would love to have a 57

[@zurcherzurich213]

It was my first car! Bought it 1973... In red and white. Greetings from Switzerland

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Dash looks in great shape

[@guillermonieri4203]

Great. We will be able to learn some more. Thank you.

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

Doing good CT. That looks like it'll be relatively simple to fully restore that body, not alot of rust, and what rust holes there are, are small, you can cut out the rust and make some patches to weld in. I know you can do it, you've welded before. Keep up the good work. I'm getting myself together mentally/emotionally, then going to get the materials I need to finish my car and record it being finished.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Skyfire! That's awesome man! I happy for you my friend. I think working on your car will help you fell better. It helps me. It's the best form of therapy for real! =) Sometimes if fights you but you just fight back and win! =)

[@jeffwold8740]

Your Ghia is in excellent condition for a restoration, I hope you've made some progress over the last year. I also hope you bagged and tagged everything as it came off the car. I'm in the exact same spot as you with a 67 Ghia, sadly my. Ghia isn't in quite as good of shape, and it waits for me to get back to it to complete. Time and other projects/demands/sloth. Excellent documentation of the teardown of one of these little cars. You've done a valuable service to potential Ghia restorers & the VW community.

[@jamiewalton23]

Gotta be proud of what your doing mate. Remember the days where you wouldn't even think of doing this to rusty

[@CTmoog]

Yes, it feels like I'm starting to learn a few tings! =) Some skills I can use on Rusty down the road for sure!

[@marcryvon]

@@CTmoog Tip : the hottest part of the flame of the torch is not near the nozzle but at the tip of the blue flame... Good job at taking that body apart ! It's impressive to see the quantity of small parts that goes in a car !

[@revolutioninthespiri]

Left-handed drill bits work really nice on stripped screws!

[@paulgrimm6850]

My buddy Walter had one of theses in HS in 72. He drove the crap outta it. Off road too. It was a tough car. Love the matchstick

[@CTmoog]

Someone drove the crap out of this one too! =) It was worn out...

[@michaelcuff3418]

My brother in law had a convertible one of these cars. It was a blast to drive!

[@backyardkombi5466]

Man you are a hard worker. I’m always amazed how much you get done.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@samperras]

Great work

[@daniellebon9224]

Bonsoir superbe vidéo du démontage de l’auto vous être un super pro bravo monsieur 👍❤️

[@antoniorivera6187]

Nice job CT can’t wait to see the next video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CTmoog]

Thanks 👍

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

Thats amazing information about Karmann: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roLSmWObjM92nKs

[@tomdale1313]

keep it up and you're going to be one helluva mechanic/body fender/restoration go to guy...txs for sharing "Texas"

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@paulgrimm6850]

It’s satisfying to watch you clean out this car

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Paul! There was a lot to clean! =)

[@TC-Henry]

Hi CT, so glad to see that you've decided to go ahead and do the full restoration. I'm sure you can get entire rubber seal, insulation and interior kits. Just hope you take the time to inventory everything that needs to be replaced (bolts, screws...).

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Thomas! I took tons a photos and video to help in the build process! Some of the bolts and screws are rusted and will need to be replaced.

[@gibbondelmontethehungrymon7212]

Hi CT, I am sad coz checking for videos everyday but I get it only once per month, understand you are busy with another priorities and this project is for you entertainment and the result will be a nice brand new VW to speed up in the road saying hi to the gossipers! Good job man, big hug from Abu Dhabi!

[@manelk8]

Excellent editing with the fast forward to keep the action moving! Well done and nice project Ghia

[@CTmoog]

Thank you very much! =)

[@kalimanx]

Where to start such a project. Holy smokes...thanks for doing this

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey CT. Now that is a cool project. I will make sure that I follow this. I have a new project as well. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍👻

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Andy!

[@robertjean659]

You should get a Wivco shake and break tool. Matt from iron trap garage uses them. The body is in very good condition.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video CT :) also need 1/2 drive socket rachet with Screwdriver or Torx bits or ones have 1/4 drive plus adapter socket to hold with bits of Screwdriver and TORK bits to take stubbornness ones of too! They come usefull I use in Auto Mechanics plus Autobody for past 28 years! But want lube of stubbornness one's lots plus heat of torch sometimes too!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Andrew! =)

[@AndrewHCann]

@@CTmoog welcome for helping hand ✋ for you to trying out and hope hear how do on future videos too with new tools!

[@100Jeanluc]

Good to see that you are taking some care when pulling bits off. You'll never know when you need to restore/remake/repair any of the bits you take off.

[@Mechanic_kid]

Fun episode CT! Keep on goin😎👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks MK! =)

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Body looks great Minimum rust

[@janjager3637]

Great job. What a lot of parts are coming of. And than lateron, how to build it on again. haha.

[@volkswatson]

Thanks for this vid! I’ve seen lots of beetles come apart , but not a Ghia.

[@annierenard5954]

excellent video, thank you

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@bariscoskun8534]

I've always wanted one of these

[@graemelliott3942]

Cool 😎 you’re at the half way point!

[@CTmoog]

I can see the light! =)

[@okjoe5561]

I hope you remember where all those parts go when you put it back together. 🙂

[@ereeves9855]

You need this tool. Don't drill those screws until it's absolutely necessary. 3/8 in. Drive Impact Screwdriver Set (7-Piece)

[@michaelclutton8446]

If you get the body done as well as the floor pan and suspension it will be really nice

[@vayabroder729]

He’s been doing a fantastic job on the chassis; it’s sitting right next to it.

[@danielneuenschwander7381]

Hey CT! Your videos are inspiring and motivating! Just noticed on the one stripped screw, using a left-handed drill bit has really helped me in the past even getting out broken off bolts stuck in rusted holes, thus in some cases making an EZ-Out or screw extractor unnecessary.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Daniel! I will try that next time! =)

[@soulgansgter]

Nice job.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@MrRon6977]

Hey CT!! Long time no see. Hope all is well with you. Glad your working on the Ghia.

[@Telles-]

Amo o canal de vcs

[@claudioferreira4464]

Meu sonho de consumo. Show.

[@garymallard4699]

Use drilling out as the LAST OPTION...if you used Heat earlier before wrecking the Phillips screw..it would have come out in minutes with your Impact Driver....

[@anttimaja9931]

Tosi mahtava video sitkeydestäsi ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

That Ghia is in good shape.

[@KentDiego]

I would keep all the old cardboard and interior stuff to use a templates to cut new stuff.

[@CTmoog]

Good idea Kent!

[@s1amvwbug]

Wow, working hard removing those bolts. When I helped my father restore his Ghia doors. We used a jack on the door to relieve pressure. Then used WD40 and sprayed the bolts down and used a air gun tool screwdriver to get those bolts out. It was quick removal. I’m sure your hands were sore after removing those doors.

[@realkinguk65]

good video as normal and interesting.

[@krekautofunilaria9730]

Já fãs 40 anos que arrumei um carmanguia este aí está bom de lata..um bom trabalho pra vc... é nois Brasil boa tarde

[@mintercms]

Tell you what CT, ain't nobody take a car apart like you! 😆 Keep up the great content! BTW: I miss the Dragon 😩

[@roderickmoyer9851]

So you decided to do a full restoration after all .This is a nice car.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi CT, I'm sure many folks already pointed out you should get a screw impact tool so will move on here. This car is in great shape. This is a good one for you to do first since you will have less patch work to deal with. Getting detail interior parts will be fun to get when you get there. Hit up Mike for suggestions

[@jayacourt8282]

Great condition shell, you must be chuffed! 👌🏻🇬🇧

[@albegt98]

incredible job man ;-)

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Alberto! =)

[@snowdogs59]

CT that cardboard glove box is unobtainable and yours looks in really good shape. I hate the fake wood dash and painted mine like earlier models.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, I'm going got try and save it. I agree! Painting the dash! =)

[@michaelpung4121]

Been enjoying this project. Nice work so far. While I was watching you struggle with the hinges I was wondering how many comments suggested getting an impact driver lol. They're cheap and definitely worthwhile. 🙂

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Michael! Yes, I guess I need to pick one up! =)

[@robj2704]

Actually, that Ghia is a really worthwhile candidate. Most of them are long gone, thus the high figures they fetch. A very good example is worth the low $20's. As always, the value of a car restored determines how much time can be spent on the restoration.

[@CTmoog]

Hey Rob, yes it is in really good shape and should turn out nice. Not sure what the value will be but I hope it's over $20k

[@agnaldopereira8664]

Aqui no Brasil ainda tem esses carros tem bastante ainda

[@HarborLockRoad]

Ive had a renault dauphine and a couple nsu prinz cars...amazing how similar all those older european cars are, if you can work on one, you can work on any of them.

[@randolphblotenberg3383]

Hallo sehr gute Arbeit viele Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

[@donnie2533]

Were is the swamp thing Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@RCarvalhoMansory]

Carroceria! Esta é a parte romântica da reforma.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

You have got a very nice project in this Karmann Ghia. A lot of parts come out in a ground up restoration and I just want to point out that consider all parts as a listed part number, even the smallest screw, pin or clip, box and label them. Some parts such as those window rubber seals, plastic clips, sound deadners etc that are rotted, you will need for patterns to reproduce them, all of which I know you know but just mentioning this. My method of storing parts of a project was to divide the vehicle into.....Engine bay, Suspension, Interior, Brakes, Gearbox & Drivetrain, Electricals, Bodytrim. And I would colorcode the boxes accordingly, so there was no parts hunting.

[@cyn2854]

🖤 I love your videos🖤

[@CTmoog]

=)

[@user-bo3iq9ku2n]

Здравствуй очень интересно смотреть на восстановление старой техники. История государства выпускавшего её. Долгих лет жизни реставратору.

[@rogeriocesargoncalves4585]

Gostei e partilhei muito bom mesmo né moço......

[@GaragemdoAmerico]

Beaultiful

[@motorfreaknew]

Hi CT! You made the right decision! This beauty deserves a total restoration! Are you planning to remake it in the original color? I really like that shade of blue (I painted my Sporster the same color😊) In general the body looks healthy, it needs a few welds but otherwise it looks perfect. Some external bodywork profiles are made of aluminum and therefore can be polished saving some money. The only modification I would make is the dashboard: I would leave it without the fake wood cover and paint it like the body. Like the old beetles! I hope to see a new video with the continuation of the works soon!👍

[@vayabroder729]

Agree with you almost 100%; without the wood veneer contact paper it wouldn’t be a Karmann Ghia 😉. I know the earlier models didn’t have it but it’s kitsch and became part of the identity.

[@dalecain1158]

There you go CT. You totally un-built the the car. Great video!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Dale! =)

[@shartne]

Nice

[@michaelbain9183]

Try using an impact screwdriver bit on your impact wrench to remove stubborn Phillips screws.

[@normanmerrill1241]

Good job…

[@USAMOTORHOME]

WOW !!!!!

[@Antuanin]

Tienes una excelente herramienta extractora Milwaukee, ¿Porqué no la usas para desmontar las puertas?

[@andrepienaar6459]

I would imagine that you would wear short pants and sandals in the extreme heat you are experiencing. In South Africa where I live the temps sometimes go up to 50 degrees C, and in some rare cases even more. We wear short pants in summer and three pairs in winter (ha ha)! The sequence I would follow on the the unscrewing of the door screws is, 1) Screw driver 2) screw driver + WD40 and spanner 3) impact tool 4) heat 5) drill out screw. I am looking forward to the rest of the rebuild!

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Very cool to see the tear down. Nice! All things considered, the body is in pretty good shape. Would you consider an acid dip, doing body work and then a repaint? That dash might look cool with some custom wood vaneer.

[@vwfanatic2390]

That rear view mirror for my ‘65 convertible beetle was $1000 for a new old stock replacement.

[@CTmoog]

WOW! That is pricey!

[@AndrewHCann]

Also Happy Halloween weekend CT :) and everyone too! CT the VW Karmann Ghia looks amazing torn apart and got own Halloween Costume be bare parts Lol!

[@CTmoog]

Happy Halloween Andrew! That would make an awesome costume! =)

[@AndrewHCann]

@@CTmoog :) agree 100%