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Posted by: gunny Jan 21 2013, 10:31 AM

In my quest to keep my car rust free as much as possible I cleaned up the front access panel. This is what I started with after removing the seal.


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Posted by: gunny Jan 21 2013, 10:39 AM

Removed the paint and rust with a 3M wheel on my drill. Then finished it up by hand.


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Posted by: gunny Jan 21 2013, 10:40 AM

Added 2 coats of primer.


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Posted by: gunny Jan 21 2013, 10:40 AM

2 Coats of Black


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Posted by: gunny Jan 21 2013, 10:42 AM

Put on the new rubber from 914Rubber and One less thing on my car that needs to be worked on.


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Posted by: IanS Jan 21 2013, 10:52 AM

looks great! Never seen one that clean before...

Posted by: jsayre914 Jan 21 2013, 10:54 AM

Nice Job

Posted by: Tom_T Jan 21 2013, 11:06 AM

Looks nice Gunny!

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 21 2013, 12:14 PM

Nice job. Mind if I borrow your picture for the website. Unfortunately, I just used my car and didn't have a lot of time to clean it up pretty.

Posted by: 914Eric Jan 21 2013, 12:21 PM

Very nice job.

OK...I'm a dummy...but where is this access cover? Since I have my car stripped down except for the center console I'm guessing behind the console?

Posted by: 914itis Jan 21 2013, 12:48 PM

Under the car , covers the steering rack and gas tank access hole.

Posted by: 914Eric Jan 21 2013, 12:58 PM

QUOTE(914itis @ Jan 21 2013, 10:48 AM)

Posted by: Tom Jan 21 2013, 04:46 PM

gunny,
That's nice, until you put it back on and see how much the rest of the undercarriage needs similar work done!. Don't know when I will get to that! Not sure if I should take the undercoating off?
Tom


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Posted by: gunny Jan 21 2013, 05:22 PM

I have started on the undercoating already. I'm doing a little at a time. I've already done the driver side front fenderwell and some of the driver floor. It is slow going, Ive been scraping it off with a screwdriver and putty knife. I've been lucky so far and haven't found anything but some small amount of surface rust.

I started the undercoating after completing the interior floor. I removed the tar then painted with por 15. I covered the floor with hushmat before putting the carpet back in.

This is a long term project.

Posted by: dpires914 Jan 21 2013, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(gunny @ Jan 21 2013, 11:42 AM)

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 22 2013, 12:32 AM

Looks like you could use at least front trunk drain tube.


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Posted by: Tom Jan 22 2013, 01:16 AM

Mikey,
Yes, along with engine bay seals, targa top seals, window seals, the list is long. One of these days I need to get in touch with you and determine all of my needs and get them all at once.
Tom

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 22 2013, 11:56 PM

You know I'll just keep making more
But yes, just let me know what you need.
Thx