As I mentioned in my previous post, I wanted to include some of the websites which have proved very useful to me. Selfishly, I'm only including these so I can look at them from any computer.
Research
The Online Karmann-Ghia Resource has a bit of everything, but most useful recently has been the wiring diagram. It also includes lots of cool things like a complete parts list, copies of sales brochures, paint chips, engine repair...and a ton more.
http://www.type-14.com/
TheSamba.com is a great online community of aircooled Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts. From this site you can shop from the classifieds, participate in a bulletin board discussion with other owners, buy from online resellers, research technical issues, view pictures check-out the various VW clubs.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/
The Wikipedia page for the Karmann Ghia has some cool history bits that didn't know like the type 34 Ghia, the Brazilian Ghia, and that relationship with the Sirocco and Rabbit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Karmann_Ghia
Parts
As far as retailers go, there are a few that are really good. In no particular order, here are some of my favorites.
The Karmann Ghia Parts Resource out of Ventura CA has a huge selection of parts, as well as technical articles and a Parts forum.
http://www.karmannghia.com/home.asp
Aircooled.net out of Murray UT has a decent selection, including the tiny little bulb holders for my oem gauges.
http://vwparts.aircooled.net/
I love this place!!! M&T Manufacturing out of South Kingston RI has a cool website and a really large selection. Even better...they are only an hour away. They too have a some helpful links to blogs, clubs, etc.
http://www.mtmfg.com/
California Pacific J-Bugs has a great selection and good prices. Their search feature works really well.
http://www.jbugs.com/
Some of my other favorites retailers are:
JC Whitney - Good place for cheap parts
http://www.jcwhitney.com/classic-vw-parts-classic-vw-accessories/j6s2.jcwx
Autozone - close and convienient
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/
NAPA - Good quality and also convenient
http://www.napaonline.com/
Airhead Parts
http://www.airheadparts.com/home.asp
Bug City - Also close, but I just discovered it. I'll have to look closer.
https://bugcity.com/index.htm?-session=BugCitySess:0C6FD9051b6b82EE22WKt3CE1ECA
Last, but certainly not in priority, Ebay and Craigslist have a ton of parts. If you have time, you may just get lucky that what you need is available. I'm a big fan of used parts, especially for parts that really don't wear-out.
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