How bad is too bad?, Hell hole rust |
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How bad is too bad?, Hell hole rust |
914bry |
Jun 7 2012, 12:08 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 17-February 11 From: Vancouver Member No.: 12,722 Region Association: Canada |
How rusty is too rusty to still drive? What are your guys opinions? The passenger door works great still, no apparent flex or sag there. Do I need to leave it in the garage or will it be OK for easy Sunday drives? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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euro911 |
Jun 7 2012, 12:30 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
It's kind of hard to say just by looking at a couple of pix. Take your outer rocker cover off and check the rest of the long from below.
Poke at the area to check for structural integrity as its quite possible there's more damage below what you're seeing from above. If so, it's something you might want to take care of fairly soon ... before anything decides to give-way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
914Bryan |
Jun 7 2012, 01:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,162 Region Association: Southern California |
Remove the firewall cover and inspect what's behind it. The cover hides problems.
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hot_shoe914 |
Jun 7 2012, 01:20 AM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
Mines way worse and I still drive it. But then again, the people on here claim I am crazy so who knows.
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rhodyguy |
Jun 7 2012, 01:21 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,090 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
look directly below it under the engine shelve. the control arm connection point is nearby. if there's a rust issue there it's a MAJOR problem. opinions vary on how much rust is too much. i would keep spending to a minimum until you know the extent of the damage.
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mepstein |
Jun 7 2012, 03:41 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Make sure the passenger seatbelt mount on the lower right side has not been compromised and become a safety issue.
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jimkelly |
Jun 7 2012, 04:35 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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914werke |
Jun 7 2012, 11:21 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,138 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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jimkelly |
Jun 7 2012, 12:23 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
that looks ok (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
looks like surface rust to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
billh1963 |
Jun 7 2012, 12:38 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Look at the build thread scottyb has on my car
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euro911 |
Jun 7 2012, 12:46 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
It's too late after it collapses
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rjames |
Jun 8 2012, 10:46 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,955 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Why wait? It's not going to get better, just worse. Tear into it like the others have suggested and see what's really going on and determine if it makes sense financially for you to repair. I totally get wanting to drive it rather than working on it, but having peace of mind regarding the safety and longevity of your car beats driving it and constantly wondering if it's road worthy.
You don't want it to fold on its own, and you definitely don't want it to fold in an accident (any more than it already would). |
oldschool |
Jun 8 2012, 11:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,362 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
I put the battery in the trunk and so that I can still drive her.
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draganc |
Jun 8 2012, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
How rusty is too rusty to still drive? What are your guys opinions? The passenger door works great still, no apparent flex or sag there. Do I need to leave it in the garage or will it be OK for easy Sunday drives? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) i think if you have to support your battery tray by a 2x4 it's time to fix the holes. check the bottom, but i don't think it will look much better. |
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