TMI Carpet Kit Install - Part 1 - VW Karmann Ghia

[@jevchance]

Man that carpet and interior trim is looking boss.

[@ncautoman57]

One step closer! Looking great!

[@GregsGarage]

Oh man. I haven't been that fired up in a long time. 1 hour 4 screws. WOW!!!

[@glaubermosca2129]

Greg's Garage where did you get the carpet from?

[@TheRickfix]

nice job on the carpet,looking real nice

[@jdmcommute]

Sweet man! You will have it done by may, im rootin for ya.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Matt. Never fails the parts are wrong. I've got another piece on the way.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Tim... Hopefully they can make/send the right piece quickly.

[@GregsGarage]

I sure hope so. It's getting close.

[@GregsGarage]

It's a BIG project. Only one way to get it done: One thing at a time.

[@GregsGarage]

I used 1/2 flexible hose. Nothing inside it. Just wrapped it with vinyl and screwed the metal over the "flap". Did a very similar thing at the back, but there are no metal pieces there, you use the plastic hinge covers. The convertible top is a BIG job. I have vids of that install too if you haven't seen them. I need to put together the final "part 4" of the trim out on the top. Just go step by step. Look at thesamba website. There is a write up on there with great photos.

[@SYFGARAGE]

doing an awesome job! It just wouldn't be right if any of the parts are were right the first time... Nice to see someone else that has the same luck as I always seem to lol.

[@GregsGarage]

The carpet looks awesome. SOOOooo much better than factory. I'll have to do a comparison. The adhesive is Dap/Weldwood high strength spray adhesive. The upholstery shop here sells it. It's for high temp applications. Beware of the super 77 in cars. It gives out at high temps common when cars really heat up.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Jerry. It feels good to whip it like that!

[@TTOCS11]

Sorry but @ 14:00 you made me actually laugh out loud ! Aargh frustration. Its is looking fantastic Greg, you must be very pleased

[@GregsGarage]

I LOVE the look of the carpet. The bone colored vinyl is going to make it pop.

[@snocrushr]

Nice block heater!

[@GregsGarage]

I look forward to it Jack!

[@GregsGarage]

Yeah, I needed a break and I haven't been to the gym in a few days, so it all worked out!!!

[@TheEZGZ]

Watchin, Keep up the fine work.

[@MrMrfloridaboy352]

am gona try and go in may and hope to meet u

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks John. I like it so far.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Wendell!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Mark!

[@ghiaghia67]

Thanks for the info on the wind lace. I had the metal pieces and didn't know where they went. I could tell that carpet went into it. Also when you made your with the 1/2 tubing what did you put in the tubing was it a metal rod? I am working on 67 covertible. It has only been out of the paint shop for a month. Bought the car in 1989 been sitting in the in the garage for 22 years. Thanks for all you updates. What scares me the most is the convertibel top.work

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Greg.

[@GregsGarage]

Yeah. Spending an hour fighting little screws is a nightmare.

[@bondo56]

what did you use for the sound deadener?

[@CountrySideClub]

scary when you was welding, this interior appears to be another phase of this BIG forever ending project, taking notes even on the 'to do list'

[@scoth5135]

Hey Greg, I’m restoring a 65 hardtop, my question if you are still around is do you have any videos of upholstery install on back seat and fold down piece? Much appreciated, BTW nice ghia !😎

[@GregsGarage]

Scot- I am still around even though I haven't been posting much in the way of content lately... I do have a future project car in the works tho!!! As for the rear area... The 74 just has a cargo floor and not a seat. I think they started doing that in 70 or 72 because of the seatbelt laws (I could be wrong about the reason). My 73's vin tag listed the car as a 2 seater. For the cargo floor, I wound up using matching vinyl and tweed upholstery that was leftover from the front seats to cover the face of the plywood piece. Then the carpet set had a piece that covers the flat part... That probably doesn't help you with your 65. Are you posting videos of your restoration?

[@scoth5135]

@@GregsGarage ok, thanks, I am not posting any vids, im not that guy, I tried doing a speedo rebuild and I flopped, I couldn’t stop laughing at myself because I couldn’t find the correct terminology of some parts, I think rehearsal is a must for me, Using words like this thing or this do dad or gizmo! Car goes in for paint in a coupla weeks, two tone. Sea sand body, arcona white top. Currently reupholstering seats

[@GregsGarage]

@@scoth5135 LOL! I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. I usually take 3-4 tries to get something to sound like it makes sense. Good luck with your reassembly!!!

[@Procrastinatorgarage]

I quit shoveling lol Carpet is looking sweet.

[@marksponge9852]

Carpet looks good....

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks GZ!

[@annoythedonkey]

I just got a 73 Karmann Ghia hard top, it needs carpet but I could help getting it done, by chance do you know anyone in the Denver area that can help with it?

[@GregsGarage]

I don't know any auto trimmers in Denver. All my contacts are in KC... There's a guy on the samba named Billie Johnson. He lives in Franktown / Elizabeth (just south of Parker). He works on a ton of VWs. If he can't help, he may know someone who can.

[@annoythedonkey]

@@GregsGarage I’ll look them up thanks!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks!

[@gnasha8146]

Awesome Video thank you

[@OMCPoker]

I am restoring a 1972 ghia convertable and these videos are helpful. Where are you getting your parts. Like the carpet kit?

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks man!

[@mustie1]

l dont care what they say,swearing always helps, lookin good

[@persan100]

GREG, awesome set of video's. Am restoring a KG and UR vids have been a lifesaver. One ?. What material did U use to create UR kick panels?

[@GregsGarage]

persan100 I used door panel board. I don't know the official name for it, but if you go to ANY upholstery supplier, they will have it in sheets.

[@ceedell]

going to be sweet!

[@glaubermosca2129]

Where did you get the carpet from?

[@GregsGarage]

TMI

[@glaubermosca2129]

Greg's Garage I've been watching all your videos on the karmann ghia. I just purchased a 1974 so i can semi restore to give to my father for his birthday when he comes visit in April next year. I know i don't have much time so all the help i can get would be crucial. I would love to get your opinion and some tips and guide points if you would be kind enough to help. I posted a video on here maybe you could watch it and give me some insights. Its under: Karmann Ghia 1974 garage semi restoration. Thank you in advance!

[@ziggassedup]

She's gunna look very nice...Bummer about the wrong bit of carpet.

[@TheWreckingYard]

Cool

[@Milogarage]

Always sum thing

[@GregsGarage]

You know it.

[@timsbeetle]

looks great , shame about the tunnel piece ,

[@Jx1x3]

niceee!

[@GregsGarage]

The swearing helps. It was the "I'm gonna stab you in the heart" that made me stop and question who I was talking to.

[@SILVERHORSEGARAGE]

LOL We all say thing to our project we don't mean.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Ron!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Ziggy.

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Ron!!!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Rick!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks Rich!