Learning about a 1974 Karmann Ghia

[@PrawnzHD]

The spare tire air windshield washer is genius, love unique touches like this :)

[@catfish552]

Not exactly unique, it's ported over straight from the Beetle.

[@PrawnzHD]

Doge Maverick genius and stupidity sometimes goes together and becomes stuff like the spare tire powered washer. Compared to not having a washer, it was a cheap solution and at least interesting. I guess "creative" might be a more precise way to describe it, as you say :)

[@Zizzily]

Not sure how it's "retarded" really. It doesn't take much pressure at all, and as long as you're checking your air pressure every month like you should be, it shouldn't be an issue at all. Honestly, it's probably less problematic than a windshield washer pump and certainly better than the cars from that air that hand a hand pump on the dash!

[@PrawnzHD]

@Zzyzx Wolfe Yeah this is exactly what i mean, it has kind of a genius simplicity that can basically survive forever without replacement or repair. Even though it is not worth it practically for our day and age, in a more unreliable time simplified solutions was a great way to get more reliability in the practicality you had.

[@Mattyew]

I'd laugh but my BMW washer has a leak that's difficult to fix without paying :)

[@talkingstones]

The early model Karmann ghias are one of the most beautiful looking cars in the world. Great review.

[@FokkerBoombass]

Pressurizing the window washer fluid with the spare tire... I think that's the italian bit of the car's heritage.

[@thetrannyshop5596]

FokkerBoombass Beetles had that too.

[@johannes914]

This was on most VW and also Porsche 914. Its actually a very clever system that was used in a time when electric pumps were expensive. You have to put about 3 bars in the spare for the washer to work. When pressure drops there is a safety valve so you will never empty your spare and you will always have enough pressure to use it. As air pushes the fluid from the top you don't loose any air until the washer bottle is empty. Then the valve stops the air flow.

[@aussiebloke609]

Btw, that rubber strip around the fuel filler isn't to stop drips getting on the paint, but so that the nozzle doesn't scratch the fender when it rests on the edge of the filler neck while pumping - back when you could lock the pump on and walk away to clean your windows and stuff.

[@LtFoeHammer]

Where are you where gas pumps can't be left running?

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

The UK. At work the ones lock on, there's a metal clip at the bottom that you flick on with one of your fingers, but that's only because we fill trucks up, and they can take 1200 litres (320 US gallons).

[@aussiebloke609]

+SuperFIFTHGEAR Some states in the US still have those, but when I lived in Pennsylvania, all the fueling stations had those clips removed - presumably for safety reasons, but that's just a guess. So you have to stand there and squeeze the pump the whole time for it to work (while freezing in the winter, or broiling in the summer), instead of latching it on and going to clean the windscreen or whatever. :-P

[@negil]

"I don't drive it outside very often," so he usually drives it indoors?

[@zxibit3081]

This series of karmann ghia videos really is persuading me to try to get one as a weekend cruiser in the future

[@thereve]

ghias are cool. Things are super cool. Especially ratty ones.

[@therwfer]

sees video feed "driving a 74 Karmann Ghia" - meh "learning about a 74 Karmann Ghia" - OH BOYYYY!!

[@brettcastro97]

Wow, the spare tire pressurizing is the window washer is just great. I love things like that.

[@Zecrid.]

The window washer thing is so stupid but so perfect...

[@dirkbonesteel]

CORRECTION That is a 1/4 panel. If you are looking at FRONT corner of Falcon it's a fender. Quarter panels are welded and normally only used in back, Fenders are bolted. As a Auto Body man it is driving me crazy

[@johnpossum556]

Interesting wiper pressure solution. I had a 1975 Ford Mercury Capri 171 ci v6 that had no motor also. It literally had a squeeze bulb mounted to the inside of the driver's floor compartment. Worked fine, never clogged or anything. Strange when you first realize it.

[@51StPi]

You are all so young, is that spare full size? And electric screen washers.

[@thereve]

Cool story bro time... My dad was a mechanic at a VW dealership when these were news A customer bought a brand new Karmann Ghia, and wanted a radio installed right away (even the radio was a dealer option, these things didn't come with anything..) The man installing the radio did not use punch before drilling a hole for the antenna, and the drill slid and buggered up the whole fender area on this brand new car... I'm sure it was fun for the salesman to explain to his excited customer why his faunceh new car wouldn't be ready for a few days afterall...fail.

[@davelygrave21]

Zodiac victims Bryan Hartnell and Cecilia Shepard drove a Karmann Ghia to Lake Berryessa where that particular attack occurred. Months later when detectives finally arranged for a search warrant on one of Arthur Leigh Allen's many trailer homes, they found him driving a recently purchased Karmann Ghia of his own. And that's what I'll always remember about this car.

[@oxulucozcan4923]

What a weird looking 911

[@nickrustyson8124]

To me it look like an American Car from the late 40's.

[@drakeorion94]

Uluç Özcan I wonder how it would perform with a period 911 motor in it?

[@oxulucozcan4923]

Timothy Griffaton I don't 🙈 every single stuff would need to be replaced and I don't know why but this car looks like the opposite of being structurally integrated. Including reinforced body panels 🙈

[@TheGearShots]

I do Public Restroom Reviews for anyone interested. Also taking suggestions of places to go film!

[@devangoad]

I didn't believe you until I saw actual public restroom reviews on your channel.

[@giantgeoff]

I guess we can tell Mr. RC never got a hold of a copy of John Muir's "How to keep your VW alive fot the Compleat Idiot " as a kid like a lot of us did!

[@jneutra1]

You forgot to mention the spare tire pressure window sprayer on your review.

[@Crazy_Borg]

Well, at least it has window washers. And be glad you don't have to pump it yourself by hand like in some others cars back then.

[@anon906]

"I don't drive it outside very often" lol

[@vector6977]

That window washer set up is totally German

[@Trion54]

vector6977 german here. Can confirm. "We need pressure for the window washer fluid! - what's havimg pressure here? - mh...spare tire? - ahhh, brilliant!"

[@Arctic222Avenger]

They could have connected spare tyre pressure to the intake, so you don't need a turbo.

[@777Cocopuffs]

FYI There's a valve that cuts off the spare tire at about 30-35psi, so you don't run it flat.

[@Ducksauce33]

FINK respond I need your great guidance.

[@joshuamonterroso4092]

Can you please do a review on a 2002-2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

[@Evilbowmaster63]

I’m surprised your still using the Nikon go film. I have a D5500 and the autofocus is super annoying.

[@robb4732]

My initial thought was why didn't VW run the windshield washer off the radiator, the spare tire makes absolutely no sense to me.

[@Trion54]

Robb because no radiator. Because air-cooled.

[@robb4732]

Ahhh. I see. Then hook it up to the spare tire. Problem solved!

[@robb4732]

Well, so much for german engineering - they should have thought about that.

[@jOoomOooo]

I understand why the review wasnt as good that guy didnt explain anything

[@microchrist6122]

German rubber drip drape 🔥

[@superapple4ever]

Tell us what happened to The Intern? Not cool being left in the dark.

[@constructdestruct360]

You will see him again.....pictured on the side of a milk carton.

[@thrashstronaut]

So beautiful, this made me look at them and the Citroen Ds on classic cars for sale... it is a dangerous thing to do

[@Karmy.]

I want one but I live in Michigan, land of the many potholes, road salt, and asshole drivers.

[@Len1977gt]

you should try living in New york

[@Karmy.]

Larry N no thanks

[@MKIVGTI1.8]

You go to start this car up and there's a flat tire and a dirty windshield, wyd?

[@burnoutsupra]

Cry ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@AugustoRallo]

The tire doesn't get flat like that, there's a valve to prevent that.

[@Erik-dm6wg]

ooo look at that

[@petermoglia4836]

Interesting...

[@randallhudson182]

Dang no look at the engine

[@no1DdC]

Well, it's a normal Beetle engine, what's there to look at?

[@randallhudson182]

no1DdC I daily a beetle and I still wanted a look at that engine. I may have a problem

[@rectangleboy]

really

[@WS-gw5ms]

Don't worry about wrecking it. Leave the survivors take care of it. Sorry I can't help myself

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