FULL BUILD VW Karmann Ghia Chassis | Complete Restoration

FULL BUILD VW Karmann Ghia Chassis Complete Restoration! Final Paint and assembly. Chassis/axle/transmission | Restoring antique cars complete process. Howdy folks! Enjoy! Preservation, restoration, repairing antique vintage cars and trucks is my passion. In this video I paint the chassis and install the front axle and transmission, torsion bars, spring plats and more. This car was forgotten in a barn for 40 years. Let's bring it back to life. ctmoog, ct, ct's garage

[@mrchevy7892]

Ct is getting it together!👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@mrchevy7892]

@@CTmoog yw👍👍

[@josecarlosbarth5414]

Wow CT, what a nerve-racking sequel with that torsion bar & spring plates in the 17° angle drama, OMG; After that baby powder I thought you'll have to change diapers, luckily for us you did well, now don't forget your new tires, good show.

[@T0LL1S]

Congratulations on your work. I am waiting for your videos. Such a car had my mother of 1974 model. Good luck

[@5150mxVW]

Chassis is coming along awesome , nice work👍....can't wait to see the body dropped on it with some fresh rims/tires.

[@andreasfasterding2309]

looks brandnew 👍👍👍

[@davidcornish9235]

LOOKIN GOOD!!!!

[@bcmbdk]

GO CT, GO!!!!

[@vayabroder729]

Now we’re talking! Your slightly extended absence has been worth it! Re the spring plates; if they’re resting on the stops you can’t control the angle. They’re just resting there. I believe the angle suggested in the manual is when they’re loose to adjust the tension they will be when resting on the stop. Spot on on the talcum powder for the rear spring plate bushings; just like the factory recommends. Love how thorough and methodical you are when putting things back together; a whole lot better than seeing you tear things apart 🤣😂. Fantastic job! Re the body I suggest you rework the bottom and underside of it where it meets the pan, also under the wheel wells, etc before you put it on the chassis. You can then install it on the chassis and when you decide to paint the body you won’t need to work double by taking it off again. Makes absolute sense.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man!

[@Mikefngarage]

@@CTmoog yup good plan

[@johntoob]

Setting equal angles off the stops gives you equal preload on each torsion bar, car will sit level (side to side). Height of rear of car depends on how much preload. Angle on stops doesn't matter. Nice work CT!

[@vayabroder729]

@@johntoob Yes! This! ☝️

[@johnbize5736]

@Vayabroder is correct. Also, you need to measure the angle on the untensioned spring plate when the frame is properly leveled. The page you show at 19:42 has the section titled "To set spring plate" that explains how to do it with the body attached. I'm sure you can adjust as necessary.

[@Mikefngarage]

BIG PROGRESS......great job

[@ed777tx-edward8]

I had a friend who dismantled and rebuilt a VW Bug to replace the pan in one day, this was back in the sixties. Nice video thank you.

[@dalecain1158]

Looking great CT. Keep the videos coming because we really enjoy them.

[@jonoffensend7519]

I was a old time VW factory trained mechanic and I can tell you replacing spring plates can be frustrating, kind of like a brake or gas line fitting that won’t quite go on , if you walk away have a coffee it usually goes right on or the mechanic next to you will put it on first try, been there 👍😄🎩

[@ArohaKiwi]

Wow. You have really started to figure this stuff out. I started off watching your videos saying "don't do that" or "noooooo". But now I see you nailing it!. We are all learning. I have a '67 Ghia that I am slowly restoring. A lot of what I have to deal with are PO mistakes. Whomever picks up this Ghia next will have much less problems thanks to your high quality work. Very interested in the final alignment work as my chassis has ride issues.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! Yes, it feels like Im starting to get a rhythm for all of this! Good luck with your 67! Keep me updated!

[@randolphblotenberg3383]

Sehr gut 👍

[@michaelpung4121]

Renews my interest in finding a solid old gia to work on. Cool project and coming along nicely.

[@sharonhoyt2133]

As a former Ghia owner and lover...I am so impressed with the car's engineering and the skills of this man. Very nicely done!

[@marklawson8811]

GOOD JOB!

[@fredericvaneyll2281]

Great job from belgium

[@antoniorivera6187]

Awesome job CT the chassis looks great 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 your doing a great job stay safe and god bless 🙏

[@garymallard4699]

Is this Video?? 🤔 IN REVERSE!! Almost looks like Assembly??? 😉 👍👏👏👏

[@phuketmusicscene9008]

Great to see this week’s progress, very soon this will be a rolling chassis.. awesome 👍

[@kngPopper]

Keep it up! Solid foundation for a fantastic build. Thanks for making these videos.

[@michaelbracewell2229]

I am glad we are see you putting projects back together! After you finish this one finish the swamp dragon.

[@CTmoog]

👍😎👍

[@haroldgetchelljr3264]

Great job

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

The Karmann Ghis is starting showroom fresh👍👍👍☝️☝️☝️☝️👌👌👌👌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dgb5820]

This is one of the best videos on KZbin

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@bobosoltan]

Your approach to your video is much improved!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you!

[@paulgibbons8222]

Excellent result aftet a lot of hardwork.

[@christophercudia8354]

the chassis looks great go go

[@heinricheichmeier7845]

Thumbs up,love ya man! Greetings from Germany!

[@marks_view1486]

Really enjoyable watching this all come together.

[@doug4bears]

Hey CT....the Ghia is really looking good and coming together. You have done so much!! Good job!!!!

[@olivervaupunkt433]

Hi. I have seen the trouble that you had with the degree from these swords. I did it very clever. I marked it different when i disassembled it. I removed the 4 screws from the lid. Then very easy hits with the rubber-hammer against the sword until its just only released and jumps off. Not more! Until it just jumps off from the stuck. Then you mark a line paralell to the sword with a metal-cutter, into the metall with the 4 holes. Just a line parallel to the sword. So its marked in its released serial position. But the teeth inside and outside the pipeline should of course not be out completly. Just only a bit that the sword can only release. When you assemble it again and you want the serial position you dont need to count the teeth. Just stick it in parallel to the marked line. And if you want, you can measure now the degree. Later on, when the sword is up again on the stuck, of course you will always measure 11.5 something, because the position is always the same. The degree you adjust only in the released position. I m german. I hope you could understand my bad english.😉

[@chetleonard169]

FINALLY!... someone on YT with proper spraygun technique! lol

[@CTmoog]

=)

[@nathalieartuso3098]

C'est vrai c'était long 😔enfin vous re voila 😀 super job, j'adore suivre le retour à la vie de cette vieille dame et qu'elle patience enfin bref, à très vite 🖐🙂 Nathalie France

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Excellent CT! Looks factory.

[@jdeltoro518]

Great restoration going. Can't wait till it's all done. It's alot of hard work. Congrats

[@davidnelson6893]

It takes time doing a car like that!!Looking good!!

[@johnnyloco970]

Sweet! Don't be afraid to use locktite on those large bolts and it's always a good idea to use a click wrench for torque. If you're not sure and w/o specs as a rule it's usually 100nm for 18mm bolts and 55nm 16mm.

[@snowdogs59]

Great job CT! I knew you’d get her done.

[@gibbondelmontethehungrymon7212]

Absolutely perfect like from VW factory building lines! Good job! Sometimes you do something good!

[@jamiewalton23]

Absolutely brilliant buddy, great video

[@mrmacca65]

Bud im so impressed by your work cant wait to see the finished car well done

[@berndfriedrichs426]

Good work 👍 greetings from germany

[@zundfolge1432]

absolutely speechless! Not only are your skills increasing, your video style is like wow...Im captivated the whole video

[@CTmoog]

Awesome! Thanks man! =)

[@PauloLima-bm3eo]

You doing a grate job CT 👍

[@ATOMSHAMRADIO]

CT looks sweet your doing a great job. Them noches alignen in between the square I say good in done your in the specks better than factory that car will drive like a dream again CT job well done👍👍⭐

[@MrDuessel]

CT, Congratulations from Germany...!! WOW! I love it to watch all your videos and they "send me back" to the 80ies, when I jobbed with 19 at a small gasstation, bought an old rusted bug cabrio from 67 for nearly nothing, together with a second chassis to change... My boss said: OK, you can use the garage in the evenings, but in 3 month all is done, promised?.... Oh my goodness! If I would have had a clue, what it means to restore it .... And unfortunately I hadn´t that time to do it, like you. Finally the bug has got complete new papers, the Manufacturer "Volkswagen AG" was deleted and in the new "Manufacture-line" stood my name (!) and the name of my boss (because of the chassischange).. I was proud! And it runs a couple of years until I unfortunately had to sell it, because of my studies. But my restoration was miles away from what you did!!! When I watch your videos, I would like to make it once again! But unfortunately I have no time and place to do it... Well done, CT!! Looking forward to the next videos! (Sorry for my bad english), Cheers, Stephan

[@CTmoog]

Hey Stephan! That is a great memory my friend. Thank for sharing!

[@PhilGreeleyJR]

Woo hoo super proud of you! I got to do the same torsion bar on my 356

[@garyh4458]

I went through all of this around 2000-2005. Was a long process but was a lot of fun. I'd get a trophy every time I went to car show. I still have it ('69 coupe) but it hasn't been driven in at least 5 years. I need to get it going again.

[@michaeldenhaan7636]

Wow, super impressed with your video and the close ups which will be really helpful as I start me resto project. Thanks for doing this for the rest of us to learn.

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@muhsinozturk8064]

Uzun zamandır bu videoyu bekliyordum muhteşem 👏👍👍

[@ejbloks]

Respect for doing it like this ✌️

[@neil6212]

WOW! What a beautiful looking chassis or foundation, or whatever they are called. Baby powder is now 100% corn starch plus a fragrance. Although you probably have a life supply now, picking up corn starch at the grocery would be a lot cheaper. Those slots in the front spring plate mounting are to allow caster adjustment, also known as king pin inclination. With used car prices soaring in our present economy, you might consider selling the restored car for working capital??? Whatever you do, you can sure be proud of it!

[@terryeustice5399]

This project is good. And your approach is very slow but steady. Like this and the Porsche your doing. Thank you for sharing!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Terry! I'm working on getting better and faster!

[@GregsGarage]

The pan looks awesome CT! I think you're right about adjusting the rear torsion bar later... If the stance looks good, then no worries... If it's high or low, then you'll need to turn it a click or two.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Greg! 👍

[@tonybutcher4762]

^^^^ The Karmann Ghia, Wizard.^^^^

[@roderickmoyer9851]

I am ready to see it going looks good

[@carkingspot3973]

Well done. Looks super nicer Love the detailed video.

[@azraygun]

Great job Sir! Top level workmanship!

[@Haymassao]

É isso aí! Quer bem feito! Faça você mesmo! Parabéns pela sua dedicação! Com certeza todos os minutos de dedicação, lhe trará uma satisfação enorme!

[@richardhill4862]

Good episode, with good flow and communication of the process. I like the way it turned out and I think it was worth the time it took.

[@edsonfontanelli72]

Você É o CARA! TECNO !!!

[@mohamedshahabdeen6091]

Great Solo job, better than new !

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@mohamedshahabdeen6091]

Hi CT, have you completed the resto,I could only the last part that you mounted the body on to the chassis, is that all?

[@w124mercedes7]

I have dozens of pan off resto jobs on type3. Bugs. Busses. Notch backs. Fast backs and built a few vw based kit cars over 30 years. I bet I have painted over 100 air cooled vw. They are the easiest and cheapest car to restore. My favorite was putting rx motors in them. The busses were great for putting pinto. Rx and Subaru motors in. It gave you great power. Good heat and air cond. I always wanted a split window bus with a mercedes turbo diesel motor with front and rear heat and ac. Perfect combination . I miss the days of restoring vw.s

[@davidgald3072]

Badass, so far so good

[@CTmoog]

Thanks David!

[@Kamal67811]

Love your work.. Love from India. Doing that I mean rebuilding a car like that is on my bucket list.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Wow that looks good!! Well done!

[@jamilelmawey7508]

Luv your work from down under keep it up enjoying all you do 👍👍

[@dtadpole]

Looking good CT. Man that pan and all looks great!

[@jotighe2]

The words in the title "FULL BUILD" and "Complete Restoration" got me confused; I thought the car was done. Can't wait til its finished!

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@backyardkombi5466]

Great progress. Will be cool to see the body back on the chassis.

[@marklawson8811]

Thanks for the new content CT!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Mark! Thanks for watching!

[@marklawson8811]

Do you have P O box to receive packages?

[@omarbarrantes6671]

Felicitaciones hno poderosa y de mucho esfuerzo.esa restauracion....

[@russelblackwell6041]

Love your work Sir nice to see pride in your work eye for detail working on your own credit too you they are lovely cars

[@davidk6271]

Tremendous effort. You should be pleased. Well done.

[@rogeriosilva2714]

Nem vi o vídeo direito já vou mandar meu pla .restauração de respeito Parabéns.

[@johnhenderson3646]

Don't forget to seam seal those new pans.

[@guillermonieri4203]

That is looking great. Thank you.

[@tomcrater7470]

That floor pan looks awesome !!

[@upfactoryracing4148]

I don't know how I missed this but man it's looking fantastic!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks man! I appreciate that! =)

[@jnichols2839]

Now you have arrived when it come to painting now. Your friends; Hey what you do today? You; O just built a freakin car, lol

[@CTmoog]

Yes, I can't wait. It would be cool the leave the patina but It might be nice to paint it like new! Thank you! =)

[@graemelliott3942]

Nice looking CT! Good vid too!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Graem!

[@markymark6089]

Very impressed good job👍

[@cheftush]

Looking great!

[@cyprianskiba8768]

Great job!

[@johntoob]

Setting equal angles off the stops gives you equal preload on each torsion bar, car will sit level (side to side). Height of rear of car depends on how much preload. Angle on stops doesn't matter. Nice work CT!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks John! =)

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

Wikipedia about Volkswagen Karmann Ghia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaHZlGivd514jrs

[@monkeysuncle2816]

Yeah, I'm not seeing why their angles *sitting on the stops* isn't within a fraction of a degree, unless the pan was sitting on the jack stands at some unequal angle.

[@study650]

Outstanding job, CT.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Gene!

[@edsonfontanelli72]

Você honra a inteligência humana ! Parabéns!

[@garyjimison7669]

Great job CT its coming along great

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Gary!

[@diegomartinlaurent935]

Nice job men! Your brothers shop it's awesome!!!

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Diego! 👍

[@michaelhuey4187]

CT! That frame looks GREAT!! The best part about this is that YOU are doing this AND learning how to do it RIGHT ‼️ Keep at ir young man and you will have something to be proud of and your next rebuild will go a little easier👍 Whatcolor are you thinking of painting the KG? Also, single stage paint or paint and clear coat?

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Michael! It feels pretty good! I was thinking about a blue/silver color or a metallic blue.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video CT :) also when get on wheels on and motor attached transmission then do adjustments too plus doing super well too ! Also looking forward more videos on too and going be awesome hear you say I drive see what fine got do next Lol!

[@haroldboyer1174]

Wow awesome video, I like those cars.

[@grmonkey0]

Good job CT! 👏 👍

[@carlosmartoral6268]

Nice job!

[@KrishnaDraws]

Love the series!

[@CTmoog]

Thank you! =)

[@gibbondelmontethehungrymon7212]

Finally after 2 years one video!

[@royworks28]

Man that’s looking awesome, great perseverance looks like a tough job

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

So nice to see you making progress on the same vehical. I know you are anxious to get the body on but you may as well get the bodywork done first and put it together when done. Just lean the chassis over by the wall and get the body in the turnstile if you have one? You have a welder so you can make one. Just convert to engine stands