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ian peterson



Joined: 20 Oct 2010
Posts: 11
Location: Spokane

PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:18 pm    Post subject: Karmann Ghias Reply with quote

reading up on the forums and wondering why Spokane has a love affair with buses. where are all the Karmann Ghias in eastern washington?
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hubcapt



Joined: 25 Sep 2009
Posts: 666

PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are out there, just not in alot of our garages.

You know the saying "different volks for different folks".

I had two once, but didnt really end up doing anything with them as Im more of a bus/bug kinda guy, but will always appreciate seeing a dumped ghia!

If you have one post up a picture of it, would be nice to see some new rides on this site.
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sandals



Joined: 27 Oct 2008
Posts: 401
Location: Sandpoint, I Don't Know

PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ghias, though cool in there own way, can only carry two people to a hotel when traveling. Buses, can carry many people, and can camp wherever there is level-ish ground.

Buses are enjoying a certain cool-ness level these days, too. It may pass, but most of us will still be driving them.
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motofly196



Joined: 23 Jun 2008
Posts: 442
Location: Medical Lake

PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wish my bus was a cool item to have when I sold it in 91'. 67' Westy that I sold for 2k...I'd kill to get that back! Back to Ghias...they are out there, might be a good time to snatch one up if you're interested in getting one!! Seems like the Lowlights don't come up for sale too often anymore, but there for awhile, seemed like there was always one on craigslist. Are you interested in getting one?

Scott
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Long-roofs



Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 715
Location: valley

PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have a '56 Ghia (pictured), I know of two other '56's in town, plus a lead on a '56 in a garage. I sold a '60 to someone North of town years ago. I have some '56-'59 parts for sale.

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ian peterson



Joined: 20 Oct 2010
Posts: 11
Location: Spokane

PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I own a 66 ghia just fixed alot of rust and repainted it to the original henna red but added a lotus white top. It was my mother-in-laws car since 1979 and a few summers ago she needed her house painted (a huge Victorian). So I traded my labor for the car. Three months later, she was mine. I instantly set to work on it and I'm just finishing things up for alot of driving in the summer.
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hubcapt



Joined: 25 Sep 2009
Posts: 666

PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pics or it didn't happen!

Nah, just teasing you (but seriously post some pics!)

Sounds like a cool ride, and with all the upcoming events planned for this spring/summer should be a great year to drive it around.
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ian peterson



Joined: 20 Oct 2010
Posts: 11
Location: Spokane

PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote












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vwrus66



Joined: 04 Jun 2008
Posts: 134
Location: Springdale, WA

PostPosted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn nice job! Cool
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Long-roofs



Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 715
Location: valley

PostPosted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks good.
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hubcapt



Joined: 25 Sep 2009
Posts: 666

PostPosted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You've built yourself one fine looking Ghia!
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JVWH



Joined: 15 Feb 2011
Posts: 11

PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 1:33 am    Post subject: Ghia's are awsome Reply with quote

I want a Ghia so bad! I just cant find one anywhere for cheap enough right now... Sad If you can find me one for the right price then there will be one more owner in town! lol
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ian peterson



Joined: 20 Oct 2010
Posts: 11
Location: Spokane

PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know of a yellow one that seems in descent shape in Peaceful Valley. Looks like about a 1970. I never see it moved so it could be for sale.
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