Rustoration of the 1965 vw karmann ghia headliner.

in this episode we deal with a broken rusted solid door hinge and a home made headliner, after that we make sure she can breath clean air the old fashion way,

[@wesleyalan9179]

Ive watched this before, but came across it again so I thought I'd watch, its such a cool car, I want a Ghia one day

[@LynnWrayDillard]

That Ghia is more shiny with every video you make. You’re doing great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@lionreb]

Great progress. "kinda original", dyslexic original! Those white walls get me every time! thanks again!

[@aljaquin3168]

I was a mechanic for 30 yrs.cant do it anymore because my health.great chanel.love it

[@haskyb9184]

You’re so talented. I genuinely love, learn and get inspired watching your videos

[@mustie1]

thanks ben

[@bobmillerick300]

A loyal follower gives another Thumbs UP!!! Keep us updated. We're all addicted to this you know.

[@paulelliott2861]

Love watching your work. Thanks again.

[@gpwx]

Wow !!! COOL !!!! Love the ribs on the headliner, giving it a distinctive “ragtop” kinda Vibe , without any of the hassles … Nice !!!

[@357magdad]

I like the Twister game headliner idea. I can also picture one of those red and white checkered table cloths.

[@ColvinAvianBreadline]

I am spending my valentines day evening watching this video. And It's a choice well made!

[@MandG80439]

You Sir, are a brave and patient man!

[@DubWerks]

Really like the way the headliner looks with the exposed headliner rods! Great video!

[@mustie1]

thanks

[@KubotaManDan]

Lov'in this Karmann Ghia project with plenty of humor, I chocked on my coffee when the red magic marker did it's duty. I thoroughly enjoy every video.

[@theone2be33]

Mustie has all the tools for any and every job! Including a RED PERMANENT MARKER for touch-up work! YOU GO MUSTIE!

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Thanks for letting me hangout again bud and that vw is coming along nicely.👍

[@presbyterosBassI]

That motor amazes me, every time you crank it over. Purrs like a kitten.

[@gabrielmuthler2101]

Defiantly a treat watching mustie work, makes my day seeing another vw helped out

[@Jim-ie6uf]

You are the Master. Beautiful clip of the creek at the end.

[@brwlegge]

Headliner looks great. Thanks for video, it’s one of your best!

[@gregorysarmas692]

Your patience is remarkable.

[@Maxxarcade]

I still love the fact that the engine sat forever in a wet basement, and you were able to get it running so smooth. Always fun watching this stuff get put back together.

[@2e0lgz]

Thanks for keeping us up to date mustie1 i really look forward to your videos

[@mikespain8655]

I recently used that spray glue on a roof project, worked well. She is coming along, enjoyed watching.

[@hdrk59]

My back aches watching you trying to install the liner ...well done my friend .

[@christopherlastname7638]

I love how you reuse old parts !

[@flyfliker]

Always liked the Karmann Ghia and yours is great. Nice simple car with great lines.

[@arprecisionmodshop-1446]

Theres not many people's videos that are an hour long I watch every second of. You sir are one of them. I enjoy every second of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@cruizer2014]

It was an hour? Well would you look at that. It just kept being enjoyable so I lost track of time

[@edwardmulder3777]

@@cruizer2014 me too

[@edwardmulder3777]

I would also say he is the most entertaining guy out there

[@edwardmulder3777]

A rotissery would deffo help. The southAfrican guy who works a lot on Euro cars, specifically Alfas built his own, pretty cool

[@richardl4556]

Can't think of a better reason to do something a different way than "I want to try different things". Looks good...

[@bunkkasponge]

You are teaching me sooo many tricks my mind is blown! Aaaand im no even half way trough the video! Keep watchin boiis!

[@1marcelfilms]

I like how you do a kinda restoration and repairs on the cheap. Its inspiring

[@kellykonoske91]

That motor sounds perfect! Very smooth

[@Codyjames83]

The time I've spent learning from watching your videos i might have done good in high school I like how you try different techniques it makes it fun why not keep up the great work 👍

[@enterthelegions]

Not gonna lie @mustie1 . I usually fall asleep watching your videos and continue the next day where I left off. Not because they are boring but because they are soothing and to the point . 😃

[@grant133]

I do this too.. I even rewatch old ones.. Almost every night..

[@jeremys3174]

I work night shifts. If I can't fall asleep at 8a I turn mustie1 on and I'm out in 30 minutes. Works wonders. He needs to do some audio books

[@ocavant]

Never owned a Ghia. The AL hinges is a new one on me. Always learning. Thanks.

[@672egalaxie6]

I love the way you work in so many different mediums and figure it out. It has inspired me and taught me so much over these last few years. Great video, and as always, thanks fer takin' us along....

[@CTmoog]

Man that jack on the door trick work out well! Nice job on the headliner! Looks great!

[@meanjoegreen4925]

I used to be a door repairman for General Motors truck plant and we all used that trick on a $30,000 to $60,000 grand truck

[@richardl4556]

When I heard the pop after he jacked it up, my first thought was there went the hinge. Glad it worked out...

[@motorv8N]

Nice session Mustie! Love the headliner colour too. Gotta say that the more the camera plays over that Ghia shape the more I want one!

[@tomdale1313]

"Like it never happen"...is the correct attitude-the big picture...good stuff and good perspective! love the size and scope of this project

[@mjmcomputers]

I like that material for the headliner. It looks really nice.

[@ivorwm2291]

I'm learning valuable lessons. Thank you for posting!

[@busman5429]

My old buses the bottom ones I had to drill out, I got lucky with a few as i was increasing the drill size it grab and just unscrew what was left chase it with a tap good as new just needed more door screws. I never notice this was an hour long. Like how you are getting it back on the road as a low dollar project, good example of being creative and using what is available.

[@mustie1]

thanks dan

[@LowGT]

I was having the same issues getting door hinges off a 1950 Ford. My impact screw driver was not cutting it, so I made a screw knocker by cutting off the end of an air chisel and welding a screwdriver shaft and hex nut to it. Put that in an air hammer and fire away while turning the nut with a wrench. Makes a lot of noise but worked like a charm. It’s come in handy for several other jobs too. I think the Mustie1 garage might enjoy that addition to the toolbox. 👍

[@TommyTen10]

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 You did ask for a hand. I always like using blutack for clearancing jobs, simple and easy.

[@vwbum2066]

That is awsome. I wasnt sure about the rods on the outside but that is awsome.Love it.

[@horstszibulski19]

Don`t forget to connect the breather pipe to the engine or lock it on the air filter side, otherwise the air is not dragged through the oil instead of the open pipe, creating an air leak and lean mix... Nice work on the hinge, had similar work on a Fiat 127 nearly 30 yrs ago, the impact thing saved me... Thx for the vid! :-D

[@ricalbobby]

That’s one nice set of wheels. Thanks for letting us hang out in the garage with you! Keep up the awesome work.

[@RichieCat4223]

For the headliner you could start with heavy paper and small earth magnets. Work in sections if need be and make your pattern on the inside. Magnets would hold your paper as you mark out where to cut the template.

[@RichieCat4223]

@Martin Luther That idea is not mine it's used on Iron Trap Garage for when Matt has to fabricate metal patch panels.

[@scottfirman]

He should have saved the old head liner. Mouse piss and all. I have made lots of head liners. It down right SUCKS to find the owner chucked the original. It takes twice as long making a new head liner with no pattern but yes magnets and craft paper work well.

[@fixins]

I thought the same thing! Could even use the magnets on the finished panel so it stays put while you're putting it in place.

[@RichieCat4223]

@@scottfirman It just that he was fighting himself inside and then tried to make it by guesstimation on the outside

[@frankdeegan8974]

Use what you have, pull the headliner out cut a bigger piece of vinyl glue it to the existing headliner put it back in call it done

[@rogerwale4827]

Hi Mustie Philerator Nailed it, makes perfect sense, & saves taking the whole down...

[@brucedickey5155]

Good job on the Ghia door hinge, headliner, and oil bath breather. Loved the tap in the drill/driver with cutting oil. Drill selection amazing. Backup on the circular nuts in the door with the vice grip, nice. Exposed wires on the headliner, looked fine, sure beats the smell and look of what was up there, major improvement. The mousepiss and droppings are gone. New naugahyde smell, yay! And paint smell, Yay! Breather conversion Ghia/ Type 2, you had to get some bus part on there didn't you, ha ha. Metal self-tappers, perfect for switcharoo later. Yeah much better the shiny hubcap swapout for the rusty one, and you could see your reflection, nice shot. Spring is coming. Cheers.

[@carolm2081]

The headliner looks rich, beautiful texture. I'm likein' it.

[@junglejammer1]

I started fixing up a '57 Ford Ranchero right after high school. It was missing it's headliner. Back in the 70's, carpet tiles were popular so, I glued red shag carpet tiles to the ceiling. The adhesive from the factory on them was a joke so I used double sided carpet tape. Worked ok or so I thought. Came back the next day and the tiles were hanging down and falling off all over the place. Contact cement to the rescue. A few years later, I had a '63 bug with the classic roof damage along the edge from rolling iit. No, I didn't do it. More carpet tiles to the rescue. This time, indoor/outdoor and a piece of counter top trim, to make a landau.

[@davidpowell4601]

Fascinating video, amazing you put that headliner in by your self! I'm impressed.

[@DavoShed]

Coming together nicely. I love the look of the headliner. Explodo is running really well. 😀

[@MrGaryRoberton]

One of my pals made a deadman out of a spring loaded shower curtain rod, and used it like you install drywall on a ceiling, worked well enough to let him fit it right.

[@VicPhillipson]

"We're gonna leave that alone..." Ha! Wise words, indeed.

[@notxarb21]

When I watch you wrench on these old VWs, it makes me want one again! I feel your pain on the headliner redo... I've done a couple, and it's definitely a labor of love! (If a labor of love involves a bit of cursing!) Thank you again for including us on your endeavors!

[@melchristian3638]

I always enjoy your videos and I also like you take time out to enjoy the outdoors

[@wranglerdave6452]

Love the sound of that VW grasshopper chirp..

[@johntripp2028]

I always taught my students that you could use a screw driver for a punch or chisel any time they wanted to with as big a hammer as they liked. There was only one caveat. I call it the "hand hold method". You have to grip the screw driver handle with your four fingers and then place your thumb across the top or head of the handle. Once in this position you can hit it as hard as you like as many times as you like. If that didn't work I would volunteer to swing the hammer myself. I never had any takers. :)

[@martinwilliamconnolly3802]

that you do these things by yourself is freaking damn near incredible ! keep on keepin' on !

[@ifga16]

I have a gadget that might help get the headliner sized properly. It comes in a square case with the end sticking out of it so it is easy to pull out. The flexible metal strip has numbers and tic marks along it's length. I bet that if you were to get one of those and lay that out across the inside of the roof, at several places and angles, you might be able to transfer those to your liner fabric and get a closer size estimate. That eliminates the wastage of materials. Watching your project makes me miss my 63 Karmann Ghia. Thanks for the great videos.

[@ifga16]

As I did for my Volvo 740 and Plymouth Reliant, I measured from side to side then used the tape to estimate the extra extra material to tuck into the edges. I also used flat sticks to get the depth under the edges. I do like the look of the painted stays on the vinyl. I have a 64 Beetle that is 'in progress' which may benefit from that idea.

Thanks for a awesome hour.

[@griffinjeff151]

Now this is a great way to start the day. An upload from Mustie and a good cup of Joe.

[@elizabethamizdail7939]

Looks awesome!!

[@reginaldlawrence412]

That headliner looks great.

[@armandopatane5343]

Looks great for 50 years old

[@mowler8042]

Wow the Ghia is looking awesome, I like your philosophy on fixing it to make a runner is smart.

[@tlrptg]

the wet type air cleaner cleans a lot better than the dry type air cleaner. The disadvantage for the normal user is that it requires a bit more maintenance to do its job properly.

[@haydenuk02]

Great job as always and keep up the great work and thanks for the content

[@tonyrum5808]

moving right along Mustie!!! Lookin good!

[@pb3033]

Thumbs up ! It's a really nice genuine car (54 years old). Worth the work. Your stash is a treasure box.

[@porksboy]

You battling that headliner made me think of one of my dads old sayings. "like fitting socks on a rooster".

[@jeanclaudevandam4974]

That was an impressive door adjustment my friend.

[@chrisclark4813]

Love the 'felt tip pen' touch up. (We've all done it.) Have you noticed, as well as red on red coming out pink...black pens on black come out purple. Those pen guys need to get their acts together. Thanks so much for a great video.

[@timledwith9052]

WOW!!!! YOU ARE THE MASTER!!!!!!

[@Erik_Blomgren]

This is one of the prettiest cars i've ever seen! Love everything about it!

[@williammacmillan6247]

As a little tidbit of knowledge for stuck fasteners. At some point in the past I discovered that you can drill a hole in the screw that is the minor diameter of a Torx bit. Hammer that torx bit into the hole you just drilled in the head. Try to pick a Torx that is about 60% the diameter of the fastener you are looking to remove. The deeper you hammer a torx the tighter it becomes as the flutes on a torx are ended with a tapered groove thus it gets effectively bigger. I like to use a Torx that fits a ratchet for this job and then put my Milwaukee 1/4 drive hex impact on it. Set it to low and let it rattle the rust out of it.. This has repeatedly shown to work better than any EZ out or screw extractor. I've used it on screws from #8 all the way up to 1/2 inch bolts. Sure it mars up a Torx bit BUT it's a reasonable cost for getting something out and saving the existing threads. Might also work really well with the hammer driven impact screwdriver. Give it a try at some point. I think you'll like it.

[@1marcelfilms]

I accidentally discovered this trick. Works great if you put the torx bit on an impact wrench

[@ronmccabe1169]

Great idea. I have a set of left hand drill bits and use one slightly smaller than the root diameter of the screw - slightly dull bits seem to work better. They generally will back themselves out before I get all the way through.

[@bobchatfield7570]

Really like the long videos.

[@richardm1631]

Nice headliner good job.👍

[@alanlansdell7533]

Seeing that hammer is like seeing an old friend.

[@MrPotatochips4]

two more months till mud season over here .... one month till cabin fever. You could just put in a store-bought headliner, but you live in New Hampshire, you have rolls of material you were saving "because I might need that someday", It's more fun, and when you're done, it'll be unique and probably way more groovy.

[@Dawt_Calm]

I replaced the headliner in my 1997 Saturn SW2 about six months ago. Used a fleece blanket I found at discount store for $6. The problem is that it feels so nice everyone likes to reach up and rub their hands on it.

[@fightzoid]

I had a 72 Vega with a sagging door. I had the car on the ground with a 2x4 under the rear of the door. I stood on the sill and bounced up and down. Worked like a charm. I didn't have a floor jack at the time.

[@paulgoddard7011]

Thank for the idea about the screws. Using the bits for sizing. It came in handy just now. Cheers👍

[@mfc4591]

I love watching and realise I know some of what you do, I should after all these years with tools! My BIG friend is copper grease, I use it on assembly like those door hinge screws. very nice stuff.

[@cjdixon7132]

The headliner looks great

[@MrBrody1961]

Another great video.....I watched em all. Make me wanna go out and buy an old air sucker! Best videos on U-tube.

[@billbeyer657]

Lunchtime and a Mustie1 video. Perfect

[@chazer200]

Sir Mustie! Please keep FOCUS... This is NOT a restore. this is a make it really good, for what it is. DO NOT readdress anything you have already done well, (very well). Keep on path and finish and flip for a profit! Well done my friend, (Master). Love ALL your efforts and vids. Thank you for letting Us into your "World of Fun In The Garage"!

[@johnsmith7709]

Headliner? Boring? Not even... Installing a headliner is like brain surgery. I don't have the first clue how to do it. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you, John

[@madDadMusic]

I caught the way-out reference from the flintstones!

[@libertyauto]

Interesting attack on the headliner. This will come in handy as I make a headliner for my Geo Tracker aftermarket hard top. Thanks for the video.

[@chuckelliott258]

Great job as always

[@nh5er237]

Had a 1974 pinto. Doors were huge and way to heavy for the hinges. I carried a 1ft section of 2x4 that served two purposes. It held my seat up where it had rusted thru the floor and also I would put it between the A post and door. Close the door and pull up. It would align the door to allow it to shut for a while, but eventually the door would sag again.

[@marcijunebug]

She’s a “chirper” sounds great! BUY a headliner kit!!!! BUY a headliner kit????!!!??? WHO does THAT!!! No way...heck I used leftover vinyl pebbled shower board in my double cab! Worked perfect! Don’t think outside the box ELIMINATE the box! What I love about this channel so much! Great as always! 👍

[@TR19]

I wish we were neighbors man, i would be out there working on random stuff right with ya every afternoon.

[@staxter6]

Having owned 3 P38 DeRanged Rovers I consider myself a master in the art of headliners (sans mice)..., use just enough contact adhesive, then use more, much more, my back never recovered fully, feel your pain brother. ;-)

[@baul0010]

That's going to be a fun little cruiser!

[@markviereck4547]

I would of made a pattern out of craft paper, then transferred it to the material. Then again I don’t know a tenth of what you do. Fun to watch you work.

[@bmwloco]

Great vid, and and just reinforces every Karmann Ghia was hand made, just like 356 Porsches.