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Posted by: RFoulds Nov 20 2012, 02:33 PM
To bring you up to speed. This will be my fifth 914 project. Last one was the beautiful Oly Blue that sold for over $20k.
This is a 1971 Willow Green 1.7 with approx 50k miles. Purchased from another board member just a couple of weeks ago, I will be going through it and evaluating the project list over the holiday week.
The goal is to get her done by end of Feb.
So. Here we go. Here is what she looks like now. 
Posted by: RFoulds Nov 20 2012, 02:35 PM
First step today will be to put these rivieras and kumhos on for temporary use while the OE chrome steelies are checked out. 
Posted by: IanS Nov 20 2012, 05:04 PM
More pics! More pics! I want to see what mine will look like someday as they look very different all taken apart...
Posted by: RFoulds Nov 21 2012, 04:45 PM
Good thorough cleaning today reveals all components in good to excellent condition but unfortunately heavy undercoating. 
Posted by: RFoulds Nov 21 2012, 04:48 PM
Finished for today by cleaning inside all 4 wheel wells, behind rockers and mount the temporary rivs and Kumho tires. Tomorrow will be interior cleaning and evaluating. 
Posted by: IanS Nov 21 2012, 07:58 PM
Thanks for the pics! Undercoating is thick but hopefuly kept the underside solid.
Looking forward to seeing the interior...
Posted by: RFoulds Nov 21 2012, 10:46 PM
Interior is not too bad. Two cracks in dash pad, will need correct radio, and a few odds and ends, will pull seats, backpad and carpet out tomorrow. 
Posted by: 3d914 Nov 21 2012, 11:02 PM
Looks like a nice car to start with. Always liked that green - its a nice contrast to the black.
Enjoy!
Posted by: bembry Nov 22 2012, 08:50 AM
The Riverias look great on it!
I know they're just temporary, and the car has nice orig gear, but Rivs have such a nice period look.
Posted by: RFoulds Nov 22 2012, 03:24 PM
Hey I agree. Nothing wrong with rivieras in my opinion.
Posted by: RFoulds Jan 4 2013, 12:54 PM
Willow Green sitting in garage, mocking me. Telling me, holidays are over. Lets get back to it. 
Posted by: tod914 Jan 4 2013, 01:38 PM
Bust a move and work some of your magic Randy! Sweet little car there.
Posted by: Gint Jan 5 2013, 12:01 AM
Nice! That undercoat doesn't look all that heavy to me. And it cleaned up nicely. Tell me your driving that car through this process. 
Posted by: RFoulds Jan 5 2013, 10:23 AM
Nice! That undercoat doesn't look all that heavy to me. And it cleaned up nicely. Tell me your driving that car through this process.
Oh yeah. Cant resist taking it out for a run now and then. Once the interior is pulled apart, I cant, so maybe thats why I am dragging my feet.
Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 5 2013, 12:08 PM
Great Color and condition.
Posted by: RFoulds Feb 18 2013, 09:07 AM
Removed trim and front bumper for thorough cleaning and sheet metal evaluation. After a good cleaning, you can see there is no evidence of repairs or rust. This is a typical area to find nasty repair work or rusty sheet metal. 
Posted by: RFoulds Feb 18 2013, 03:09 PM
Any ideas how to remove old old undercoating? 
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Posted by: tod914 Feb 18 2013, 03:16 PM
I'm sure there are better methods, but Mineral spirits work. I recall George H. telling me a high pressure steam washer works too. I didn't try it in fear that it might take the paint off.
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Feb 18 2013, 05:16 PM
Removed trim and front bumper for thorough cleaning and sheet metal evaluation. After a good cleaning, you can see there is no evidence of repairs or rust. This is a typical area to find nasty repair work or rusty sheet metal.
Whazzat..a wire across the front? Would that be for the second horn that 1971 cars were not supposed to have?
Posted by: Gambusia Feb 18 2013, 05:25 PM
Good thorough cleaning today reveals all components in good to excellent condition but unfortunately heavy undercoating.
So is it frowned upon to use something like Rhino liner on the bottom to protect from the rocks and inhibit the rust or to worry that water maybe trapped between the liner and the steel?
I was looking at a build and it appeared they used liner not only inside the passenger compartment, but on the underside additionally.
Posted by: RFoulds Feb 18 2013, 06:38 PM
I wouldnt say its frowned upon. Personally, in CA, not necessary and I like the clean unaltered look of body color inside the fenders.
Posted by: RFoulds Feb 18 2013, 06:39 PM
Removed trim and front bumper for thorough cleaning and sheet metal evaluation. After a good cleaning, you can see there is no evidence of repairs or rust. This is a typical area to find nasty repair work or rusty sheet metal.
Whazzat..a wire across the front? Would that be for the second horn that 1971 cars were not supposed to have?
Correct! Either it was added at dealer or after by a P.O. First time I have seen one with the wiring outside the trunk, makes it look like its smiling at me.
Posted by: mepstein Feb 18 2013, 06:41 PM
Removed trim and front bumper for thorough cleaning and sheet metal evaluation. After a good cleaning, you can see there is no evidence of repairs or rust. This is a typical area to find nasty repair work or rusty sheet metal.
Whazzat..a wire across the front? Would that be for the second horn that 1971 cars were not supposed to have?
Correct! Either it was added at dealer or after by a P.O. First time I have seen one with the wiring outside the trunk, makes it look like its smiling at me.
My '71 is similar.
Posted by: RFoulds Feb 25 2013, 07:53 PM
Had the dent repair guy here today. All the little door dings and trunk dents taken care of. Things are progressing!
Posted by: RFoulds Feb 25 2013, 08:00 PM
Another critical spot to look. Under the headlight bucket. Be sure this is clear of debris and not rusting at all. 
Posted by: Chris H. Feb 26 2013, 09:55 AM
Stop buying all the good ones Randy.
Just kidding. Another sweet diamond in the rough...
Concours/original show class potential?
Posted by: RFoulds Jul 26 2013, 01:27 PM
Some updates. Front fenders have been stripped of undercoating using heat gun and mineral spirits. Struts cleaned and painted, new brake lines installed. New bearings packed with grease and now waiting on new rotor protective plates, and calipers being rebuilt.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Rfoulds/media/914%20Willow%20Green/null_zps90e1f304.jpg.html
Removed rear valance and need to price repair versus replace.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Rfoulds/media/914%20Willow%20Green/null_zps571bb90d.jpg.html
Interior new upholstery is all done and waiting on new carpet.
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