As most of you have discovered, Ghia did a great job designing a beautiful car but they didn't do such a great job at figuring out how to cool the beast...
Brad, Are you sure the radiator is not a standard Barracuda unit? If it is, there are many options (brass or aluminum) available. The A body barracuda could be...
The radiator is not from a Barracuda. I just rechecked this idea. The Barracuda has a filler neck and radiator cap on the top of the radiator right in the...
My car has an aftermarket aluminum radiator with electric cooling fans. Water temperature is a pretty consistent 180 while driving and stays below 200 when...
For a last word on the heating issue-You can have your current radiator (duplicated aluminum or ? ) modified or duplicated in size and shape---to add another...
Dear Group, Your original tanks can also be rebuilt with a high density core. This is still a brass/copper type but it has the vertical cores where the water...
Dear Group, My Ghia (not a 450 SS) uses the same drive train as the 450 SS. My car does use a Valiant/Barracuda radiator. Like the 450 SS it has a relocated...
Steve, What model Ghia do you have that shares drive train with a 450SS? Inquiring minds want to know.... Thanks, Myron ... From: Steven Remington To:...
Dear Myron, My car, while built by Ghia, has a Chrysler nameplate affixed to it (as well as Ghia badges) and carries the model designation of V280. Only...
Alan, A friend posted (2) pics on the web at www.valiant.org/images/images.html . That's me in the background acting goofy. Had I known they would be on the...
Dave, Very considerate of you to copy me on the v280 ebay diecast car. These show up on ebay fairly frequently. I purchased one about six months ago after I...
Great car, great story!!! I would love to see updates on the research and progress. Best, Alan ... From: Steven Remington To: ghia450ss@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
A web search suggests more toy V280s were made than real cars. I would love to learn more about it and see some pictures. Curt [Non-text portions of this...
Hello Everyone! Ghia 450/ss COOLING SOLUTIONS There are a number of modifications and procedures that can be done to minimize the tendency for the car to run...
Wes, Wow, What a description of improvement. You've really put some thought into this. This is what I love about this group. There are about 20 owners on ...
Speaking of cooling, I need a replacement expansion tank. The one that was on my car was actually a modified Corvette part (aluminum tank with a fitting welded...
Hello everyone! - The expansion tank in the engine photo is custom fabricated from stainless steel and matches the stock part that had corroded beyond repair....
For those interested there is a Blaupunkt New Yorker for sale on eBay. Item 250102970752 This is the radio that would have come with the 450ss when new. At ...
Welcome to the group. Your posting switched from 4038 to 4039. Which number is your car? I have records on 4038 but not on 4038. Please call me to discuss...
Just a reminder of the Spring Fling show this weekend. The weather is expected to be fantastic. High of 73 Saturday and high of 80 on Sunday. Sunny with no...
Hi, John Huggins here. I just bought car number 4003 from Mark G. (aka DexterCactus2002--thanks Mark!) and need some information/advice... Does anyone have a...
Welcome to the group. I'll try to answer as many questions as I can. Dash Layout: Look in the Photos section of this site on the third page past all the...
Hey Ghia Friends! My wife and I are in San Diego (Coronado) until Friday with little to do. She's pregnant but still fun. If any of you Southern Californians...
Thanks Brad. My phone number is 303.949.7010. I will look for a fabricator for the air cleaners.I assume we would need the base and the cover, right? Base...
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