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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ removal of rocker panel after 10 years or so
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 5 2013, 06:26 PM
previous owner kept this car along his driveway for 8 years and has been non op with last registration of 2003 and after acquiring it last aug. 2011 finally I was able to remove the rocker panels and this what it looks like.
Just after removal I saw cobwebs and dust 
Posted by: Chris H. Sep 5 2013, 06:29 PM
Looks great. In the Midwest it would look like orange swiss cheese.
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 5 2013, 06:32 PM
previous owner kept this car along his driveway for 8 years and has been non op with last registration of 2003 and after acquiring it last aug. 2011 finally I was able to remove the rocker panels and this what it looks like.
Just after removal I saw cobwebs and dust
After wiping it with a cloth
Posted by: cwpeden Sep 5 2013, 06:40 PM
Any particular reason for all the 16A fuses? 
Posted by: r_towle Sep 5 2013, 06:50 PM
Ya, well....we don't have earthquakes....
Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 5 2013, 06:54 PM
Wow
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Posted by: billh1963 Sep 5 2013, 07:17 PM
You're just showing off! 
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 5 2013, 07:19 PM
Any particular reason for all the 16A fuses?
16 fuses? I don't know since I got it as is. Or is there a difference with the year and with center console with 3 gauges and with previous air conditioning.
Posted by: jimkelly Sep 5 2013, 07:21 PM
first dibs on the longs 
Posted by: walterolin Sep 5 2013, 07:42 PM
Obviously photoshopped. No rust, no jack stands.
Very nice.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Sep 5 2013, 07:48 PM
Clean out those drain holes before you put it back together!
They fill with dirt and then the dirt holds moisture in and rust starts! Clean, flush, clean, blow air, let dry and spray rust inhibitor inside to seal it!
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 5 2013, 11:14 PM
Clean out those drain holes before you put it back together!
They fill with dirt and then the dirt holds moisture in and rust starts! Clean, flush, clean, blow air, let dry and spray rust inhibitor inside to seal it!
Sir, which one is the drain hole? Is it the passenger side? No idea sir!
Thank you for your concern!
God bless!
Noel
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Sep 5 2013, 11:25 PM
Clean out those drain holes before you put it back together!
They fill with dirt and then the dirt holds moisture in and rust starts! Clean, flush, clean, blow air, let dry and spray rust inhibitor inside to seal it!
Sir, which one is the drain hole? Is it the passenger side? No idea sir!
Thank you for your concern!
God bless!
Noel
One of the photos has an obvious hole but the other looks to be covered by the cobwebs or plugged up and painted over! Take a closer look and poke around to find it!
Posted by: ConeDodger Sep 5 2013, 11:37 PM
Obviously photoshopped. No rust, no jack stands.
Very nice.
Mine looks exactly like that. Only Diamond Silver Metallic... Congratulations.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Sep 5 2013, 11:53 PM
The hole is here on both sides!
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Posted by: cwpeden Sep 6 2013, 12:03 AM
in your second pic all the fuses under your dash except 2 are red. Red is a 16A. All but one should be a white 8A. I guess it only makes a diff if there is an electrical problem and it blows at over 16A instead of 8A. Maybe the electrical gurus could chime in.
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 6 2013, 12:19 AM
The hole is here on both sides!
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Ok thank you sir and yes I will check on those holes.
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 6 2013, 12:21 AM
in your second pic all the fuses under your dash except 2 are red. Red is a 16A. All but one should be a white 8A. I guess it only makes a diff if there is an electrical problem and it blows at over 16A instead of 8A. Maybe the electrical gurus could chime in.
Maybe I should check those fuses and hoping someone can share a picture of their fuse box and details of those fuses. Thanks again!
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 6 2013, 12:24 AM
Obviously photoshopped. No rust, no jack stands.
Very nice.
Mine looks exactly like that. Only Diamond Silver Metallic... Congratulations.
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Thank you!
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 6 2013, 12:34 AM
Thanks to Scott (Lucky25) who went to my house yesterday to drop some parts I bought from him with free delivery and he encouraged me to remove the rocker panel and check if there is no damage or rust hiding there.
Hoping that Scott will be able to find another 914 after loosing his car from a car theft.
Posted by: green914 Sep 6 2013, 09:19 AM
Looks great. I am getting ready to pull mine off next month, and it's been about ten years. Don't think mine is going to look as good, 
but I'm ready. 
Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 6 2013, 09:58 AM
The hole is here on both sides!
I just poked the drain holes and yes it was covered half way with paint and dirt. Few dust/sand came out. Just wondering, is this a drain for water and where is it coming from,? trying to find or locate where is it coming from. Thanks again!
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Sep 6 2013, 10:23 AM
The hole is here on both sides!
I just poked the drain holes and yes it was covered half way with paint and dirt. Few dust/sand came out. Just wondering, is this a drain for water and where is it coming from,? trying to find or locate where is it coming from. Thanks again!
Yes they are to drain water out and if clogged it will rust over time! Stick a wire up inside and blow air, you will be surprised how much dirt comes out!
Posted by: e_artiles Sep 6 2013, 02:06 PM
Not bad! I just uncovered mine as part of my restoration project after sitting on jacks under a tarp for 23 years:
http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/e_artiles/media/My%20914/DSCF3199_zps70152771.jpg.html
http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/e_artiles/media/My%20914/DSCF3206_zpsff00ff74.jpg.html
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