PLANNING THE KARMANN VISIT 17th-20th of AUGUST - (was: Retro Cars 02/2006)

[Tempest]

@ Doug:
>Yes we have tac, clew and head on our sail boats too.



You guys have lost me there. I may claim to know something about cars, computers and wo*** , but sailboats?

@ 2cc:
>Do you need me to bring any tools this w/e if we're going to fix the a/c rad?

Need the condenser first, still deciding on a 2nd hand 16-year old unit from someone in Germany (where the thing could be just as knackered as the one I've got, also 16 years old), or a new pattern-one from a German company on ebay. Then there's still an idea in my twisted mind involving getting one in the US on ebay, and having someone fly the thing back to Europe *no particular looks or stares at Doug or anyone*

VW UK are out, nada in stock, need to order one in Germany, and couldn't even tell me how long that might take, as none are showing in Germany either. Apart from the fact that I then would be paying VW rip-off prices A condenser at VW costs 450 Euros

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[Doug Teulie]

Do you have a condenser part number?

"Need the condenser first, ........Then there's still an idea in my twisted mind involving getting one in the US"

[Doug Teulie]

Eric, Do you need a [191 820 413 D] or [191 820 413 (ABV)] ?

[2cc]

"Need the condenser first, ........Then there's still an idea in my twisted mind involving getting one in the US"

Guess that's a 'no' to the toolbox then :-)
Cool, means we'll have more time for und

[Tempest]

@ Doug:
> Eric, Do you need a [191 820 413 D] or [191 820 413 (ABV)] ?

It's the 191 820 413D one (for the G60 and early 16V Corrados). There's an offer on US-ebay for about $40 plus another $40 shipping within the US. Sounds reasonable, certainly when compared to VW prices.

Nice little Mk1-Rocco keychain

@ 2cc:
>Guess that's a 'no' to the toolbox then
Cool, means we'll have more time for und

, yeah, you'll be pleased to know that I'll be sweatening as much as you do in your C when it's nice and hot outside. No more fridge-like conditions for the time being. I could always be ruthless and just rip all that stuff out and fit a large intercooler instead, but I miss the ac too much already

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[Doug Teulie]

@ Tempest"""Nice little Mk1-Rocco keychain""""

That is Dirk's MK1 key chain from his first MK1. It has been on vacation in California for nearly 8 years now.

[Tempest]

>That is Dirk's MK1 key chain from his first MK1. It has been on vacation in California for nearly 8 years now.



Whilst on the topic of memorabilia and collectables to all those from whom I've received the relevant item(s).

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[Doug Teulie]

Tempest----> ""Test......"""

Hmmmm.....
OK I think I know this one...... Let me think.......
Ok I have it

Karmann is the answer!

The question is:
What Coachbuilder will cut 1,250 of around 5,200 jobs at its main assembly plant in Osnabrueck Germany this year due to slumping sales? We hoped that the Volkswagen Cabrio Eos, and new Scirocco would be built by Karmann.

You should not miss the "DAS ORIGINAL: Sciroccoforum-Geburtstag 18.-20.8.2006." Karmann may not stay in Osnabrueck for much longer.

[Doug Teulie]

I thought I would add some Karmann history for you.....

Karmann Coach Works has existed for more than 100 years. It was founded in 1901, when Mr. Wilhelm Karmann took over the factory of the coach-builder Christian Klages at Osnabrück. Karmann is full-service-vehicle-supplier. They supply the automotive industry with ideas, solutions, products and they have production plants. They partner with the many brands in the industry. All Sciroccos were made at the Karmann factory in Osnabruck Germany. Karmann worked with designers and car companies to develop cars for them to build. Karmann is a major supplier of tooling to the automotive industry. They are know for convertibles.
A very short list of some of the cars built......

1949 to 1980 VW Beetle Convertible
1948 Wilhelm Karmann took a VW Beetle and converted into a four-seated convertible. Production started in 1949. 331,847 were built

1952 VW Hebmüller Convertible
1950 to 1952 DKW Master Class Convertible
1953 to 1956 DKW Special Class Luxury Convertible
1952 to 1955 Ford Taunus Station Wagon
1955 to 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe 362,601 vehicles
1957 to 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible. 80,881 built.

1961 to 1965 Porsche 356B Hardtop
1961 to 1969 VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 only 42,505 vehicles produced.
1965 to 1970 BMW 2000C (Rheine), 13,696 bodies for BMW-Coupe 2000 C/CS produced between 1965 and 1970.
1967 to 1971 Porsche 911/ 912 produced in Osnabrück.
1968 to 1969 AMC Javelin (Rheine)
1968 to 1975 BMW 3.0 CS (Rheine)
1969 to 1975 VW-Porsche 914

(Frankfurt) VW and Porsche present a small sports-car with a centrally located engine, soon called "Volksporsche".
1974 to 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco I 504,153 vehicles were produced.
1975 to 1989 BMW 6th Series BMW 635 CSi, produced 96,114
1978 to 1993 Volkswagen Golf A1 Convertible
Set a new world record The world’s most sold convertible.

1980 to 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco II 291,497 produced
1984 to 1988 Ford Merkur
1988 to 1995 Volkswagen Corrado

1990 to 1996 Renault 19 Convertible
1990 to 1997 Ford Escort Convertible

[Tempest]

Nice one

Actually there's now one more chap coming along from the UK, Sean with his immaculate Mk1 Storm Scirocco

Note to Dirk: Will need one more bed in the hotel at the Ring

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