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Posted by: BeatNavy Jun 28 2015, 06:44 AM

Eventually I need to tackle this:



Underneath:


I recall different threads in the past about how individuals tackled this (I think Palindrome thread removed the whole front fender), but I can't find them searching now. Anyone have a preferred thread for how best to scope and repair this little gem of a problem area? The more "See Spot run" it is the better...

Danke...

Posted by: AndyB Jun 28 2015, 08:35 AM

I saw CFR doing that repair. Be ready for more then one layer of metal. It's not overly hard just tedious.

Posted by: 396 Jun 28 2015, 08:55 AM

Looks like the easiest is to remove and replace the fender.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 28 2015, 09:09 AM

This is similar to what you will need to do. This was crash damage but the same process for rust only in a more confined area.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=177500&hl=

Posted by: mepstein Jun 28 2015, 09:12 AM

I think it was tomeric (sp?) who did the repair on a silver 6 conversion. Did not remove the entire fender but cut away rusted portions. Scotty b has also done more than a few so he might have pics and advise. You can see what the metal looks like under the fender if you go to cairos build thread. Personally, I would not remove the entire fender to repair the cowl area.

Posted by: sfrenck Jun 28 2015, 09:27 AM

You'd just have Scotty do it...

Posted by: mepstein Jun 28 2015, 09:35 AM

I'd just put it aside and buy a couple more 914's.

Posted by: BeatNavy Jun 28 2015, 09:49 AM

Hey Mark - good plan! Writing a check is EASY! Good thing (for my wife) that my garage is maxed out already.

I need to start throwing money at Scotty in Richmond. Having a solidly repaired 914 is probably a better investment than putting my daughter through school in Richmond...

Posted by: BeatNavy Jun 28 2015, 09:53 AM

Thanks, Rick. I know there's no way I can approach your level of quality, but this helps. What kind of file do you use in that thread? I can't really see it in the pictures.