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Here is my hybrid I've been playing with.

1915, 944 rear, '67 Camaro qp's, seats from A. Merkin, Jag gas cap, fiberglass frontend I made(wanted to do it in metal but I couldn't find a cheap donor) and all the inspiration I got from the nice cars here.

Nice concept, I can't wait to see color on this.
Don't let TC see this or you may hear the sound of a roll back truck's backup alarm some late night. ~Alan

I'm thinking black and gunmetal gray two-tone. Black on top, follow the body lines, round in the front like a 356 trunk lid, down the side to the top of the air scoop, over the rear. to the top of the engine lid.

If anyone can help with photoshop, I would be thankful.

bryan

I like it!
At first I thought it was a nice blend of 356 and Karman-Ghia.
Then I see a glimpse of Alfa Romeo in the rear quarter. The side vents will work well for additional cooling.
It really does have a nice flow.
Good job!
BTW, I see warm or hot hues for the paint scheme.
Or black pearl with a charcoal top.

WOW awesome... nice job. I think there should be an Amber alert because TC will be lurking...

Well, all I can say is that my hat's off to all you metal/FG sculptors. Your creativity is boundless. This is going to be an elegant rendition, sure to please. And that "I did it myself" SEG is one that can't be beat. You guys rock. Rave on!!

before you know it, it will look like this

there are a lot of KG hack jobs out there. jsut search on thesamaba's ghia forum.

My first impressions is as statesd above. A nice blend of a 356 and Ghia. To be honest - i am not fussy about the rear vents, but the transition of the two cars on the front is very nice.

Be for-warned, you will have Ghia purists saying not so nice things behind your back if thesy see this.

Hats off to you and your creativity and craftsmanship.

I think you've finally found the answer to the question all the speedster drivers get "Is that a Karmann Ghia?"

Very cool! I can't wait to see it when it's done.

I found it crashed(hit in the front). After I got it home I found that the PO had brazed all new panels over the old rusted stuff( and a half inch of Bondo over that). It wasnt worth saving. I only paid $200. for it. I could have sold the rear window for that much.


I decided to try some ideas I always had. This car has gone thru some design changes over the years( the side scoops are from another idea). I was going to make it more modern (ie. boxster like) but I like the retro look better. 20 + yrs ago I wanted to put a 356 front on a Ghia and I never got around to it(rusted 356s were a dime a dozen in those days).

Any thoughts on color? A sky blue or a pale green might be cool.

Thanks for your replies.

Bryan

Color: Something bright that say's "look at me"

I like the general idea, and I think your craftsmanship is great. I don't think I'm not sold on the side scoop behind the door.

Wheels and colors will really be important to the success of the overall look. I admire folks who have the ability to implement their ideas like this.

Here's a side view.
I forgot to add that one of the "rules" to building this car was to use up all the left-over junk I had collected from years in this hobby. I had to modify a exsisting part or make it. I couldn't buy anything. Thats where the Camaro qp's came from.

Thats one of the reasons for the design changes.

persaonlly - i'd go with a stock / vintage colour.

The design itself screams "look at me". it would be too much if the colour did too.

Subtle colour with a nice mix of vintage parts would look the treat.

Is it real?

Very cool, I would suggest removing the front bumper though.

You've nailed it, bro. Very nice.
Sikkens makes a really nice, mild metal flake or matallic (take your pick) blue. Match the color temperature of the blue with green, go green from the filler-cap back and blue from the filler-cap forward. Divide the two with a checkerboard of four-inch blue and green squares like the old biplanes of WWI, and you'll have all kinds of looks.
The metallic paint will highlight those gorgeous curves.

Well here's one toy that surely doesn't have Mattel stamped on it :)
A Hot Wheels proto type ?

Ideas wanted for color.

This is just primer. How's this?

Tres chic.
Can I steal the idea and tinker with it a bit?

Only if the blue and orange crayons STAY in the box!

Oh, ye of little faith.
How's this?

Cory, I like your photoshop. I am really thinking of going to a more plain/50ish type of rim with whitewalls. I'm really moving towards a "coach built" style car, instead of a full-custom.

Please, photoshop all you want.

Got any favorite colors? And are you after two-tone for sure?

I did see a very nice pearl blue on another speedster site(it had 993 mirrors). I'm not hooked on any color as of yet.

It doesn't have to be 2-tone. I was thinking two-tone because of a Rometsch, which has a similar beltline.

I kind of like the white and blue. Can you try a white and lt gray?

Easy Peasy.

Just for fun ...

I really like the cream over red (gheedster VII). I think a lot could be done with that.

I just looked at the car and I think my color choices are going to be limited. My top is black, it came with decent grey german squareweave carpet and I bought some grayish speedster seats from A. Merklin.

If this wasn't a lowbudget project, I'm digging the ivory/lt blue or the ivory/red.
I could get a ivory vinyl top for about $120 but the install would be more than I want to pay.


Thanks for the pics Cory

No worries. It was fun.

Follow Cory's silhouette for the color breaks, and do it up in ivory and blue/gray using this car as a color guide:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=381287

Since it has a black convert. top and a gray interior, it ought to provide you with a fairly decent preview of what your ride will look like . . .

Maybe?

I have no idea what that car is, but it's awfully nice. Do what TC says, bt, and you'll be pleased.

This one's for TC.

Lane, that is a Rometsch. Its a porsche engined, coach built from th '50's.

Thanks, bt! It's awfully nice looking.

The more I look at my car the more I think I dont have the angle of the headlights correct. Some angles make the front seem too bulbous.

Does anyone have a copy of a line drawing for a 356A with the dimensions. I have seen a copy of a "B" and "C" but not a "A".
If not, can someone measure their car?

I want to check to see what degree of tilt the headlights should have.

Thanks in advance.

If anyone cares.

I added two new pics because I cut off the front and angled it more (sorry my camera wouldnt get any clearer details).

Wish I could come to Carlyle (but I will bring it next year next year).

Bryan

LOOKS GOOD
I WOULD LOOK AT A BURNT ORANGE FOR THE COLOR
I THINK THERE IS A SPEEDSTER OWNED BY JOE SOLIS THAT IS AN AWESOME COLOR