DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Hi Rob, yes mine is a SWB but i believe they have LWB panels as well.

I used these panels from Restoration design, great quality and fit and correct thickness of steel

https://www.restoration-design.com/stor ... ct/PP298SL

Yep - had this happen on my Karmann Ghia, front wheel came loose on a dual carriageway joining the A2, wheel lodged up into the wheel arch. Couldn't get the jack under the car to raise high enough - walked back down the road an found three of the wheel nuts. police stopped as i was in a dangerous po...

Thanks for the replies - set the PSI to 3 - would not go any higher so will bypass the pressure gauge / filter tomorrow. Couple of videos of the engine running between 1500 1800 RPM https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/51186767997_0bda88edf8_c.jpg Untitled by ghia70 , on Flickr https://live.staticfli...

Hi All - Bit of an update. removed carb today checked small jets were in correct position - they were although one of the jets was not marked so put another 1.8 (position 27 Idling Jet on Solex diagram) jet in to match the other side. the two other Jets are 0.7 (position 34 on Solex diagram) checked...

Hi, I don't believe they do, Porsche spline is larger in diameter. I also have a Karmann Ghia and Porsche 912.

Danny

No Not yet, thought i would give it a break and start again . Im sure i had the jets in the right place as i remember checking but will check again and run through all of the suggested areas. I did take out for a quick spin - went Ok but still popping in the lower rev range / fast idle.

Danny

Quick question for cylinder 1 carb butterfly adjustment where is the adjusting screw ? - is it in the centre of the card near the accelerator pump rod ?

Thanks again for all your replies

Danny

Hi All, After a bit of advice. Re-fitted the Solex P-40 carbs (Split Shaft) after refurb with new gaskets etc. Started car and got to fast idle but one of the carbs (RHS) cylinder 1 intake is popping and spitting. I've set the mix screws all the same approx 2.5 turns out. screwing in / out does not ...

Hi, After a section of this panel - the section with the door latch fixing, below the rear hood pull.

Thanks

Danny

Hi, I have a pair of Hella 139 lamps - chrome in good condition, one has a small stone chip in lense.

Can send pic's if interested

Danny

could try something like this - thin strip either top or bottom in rear window - hide wires under rubber trim.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/king-future? ... 7675.l2563

That cabinet is great - must of taken ages to polish.

Danny

Lockdown 1 - Stripped repaired and had car repainted. Put interior back in and back on the road. This lockdown - Removed and rebuilt Solex carbs, stripping, cleaning and painting engine bay, fitting fuel regulator. Lots of Ebaying of random stuff collected - up to around 40 items so far. Surprisingl...

Hi, Pair of used Boge Rear shocks. Came off my 1968 912. Look in good condition. been sitting in garage a couple of years. Boge part number 32-945-5 - also has 1-0706-32-945-5. £40 plus postage https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50823514748_6b79bcbdf8_m.jpg Untitled by ghia70 , on Flickr https://li...