The black Stayfast canvas boot cover came for the 1970 Karmin Ghia today.  I bought it used off Samba.  The boot usually sells for $399 new, but I picked up the “used” one for $165.  What a smoking deal.  The wife and I had to put the snaps on.  It had NEVER been used. EDIT: [...]

We closed down work around 12-12:30 today.  That left me an opportunity to get started early on the Ghia motor pull. The first step was to use my label tool to badge all the electrical wiring. Removed some engine compartment floor shielding. Heater cables and hoses were next. Then four bolts and she dropped out. [...]

The 1970 Karmann Ghia needs some maintenance.  A few months ago the clutch peddle was giving us quite a shimmy.  In a previous post I noted that the clutch had a little whine.  I think the throwout bearing is bad.  This being bad can cause the clutch peddle to whine when fully engaged. Since this [...]

My mom came up to our house today with her band new baby. A 2006 Mini Cooper Convertable. Nice job mom! [pictures link]