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It's in the rain, Worried.. |
Hammy |
Oct 20 2004, 11:49 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
My story: Well I'm technically not a 914 owner yet.. I'll be 16 in 6 months, and my parents secretly bought me a '73- 1.7 this past summer. I'm real excited. Well basically my dad is a 51 year old kid <_< . He got real excited and couldn't hold a secret and told me about my special Christmas present. Thanks dad... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I feel so guilty for knowing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Anyways- So they have the car stashed at a friends house. Here in California it's been starting to rain, and I'm wondering how much of a problem is rain to a 914? I hear they rust easily and aren't exactly waterproof. Should I suggest to my dad to cover it with tarp or what? |
McMark |
Oct 20 2004, 11:55 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
IMHO, the car is as it is. One more season isn't going to make or break it. I would suggest removing the battery or getting a sealed battery if it's in the rain.
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skline |
Oct 20 2004, 11:57 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, actually, they dont rust any differently than any other car. They are all around 30 years old and there was a few engineering faults about these cars and they tend to rust in those fault areas. If it was already rusted there (and it probably was) then this rain wont make that much difference. Fixing it wont be any different for your winter project than it would be if it was in a garage right now.
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dinomium |
Oct 20 2004, 11:59 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Welcom to the club, Hammy! I have a freind who named his kid Beckahm, I call him hammy!
Tarp is BAD for 914s or anything else that you want to look and smell nice again some day. Spring for a wearther rated car cover, or at the very least get a cheap o cover from COstco and some Dries Z aire from Home Depot. You should also critter proof the car. Mice just love to nest in them! Glad to have the yewtz on the board to counter act some of us old grouchy types! |
dlo914 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:00 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
been thinking about getting a tarp for my teener (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) ...found out tonight that my weather stripping on the driver side door isnt working quite well...found a puddle of water on the floorboard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)....damn i hate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) rain, but i like the cool weather...
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GWN7 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:00 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
If it isn't rusted now 6 months more won't hurt it.
As Mark said, sealed battery. A cover if it's breathable is ok. Think of those as a tent that trap water inside if they are not breathable. The wrong tarp will do more damage than leaving it outside. |
dlo914 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:05 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
QUOTE(GWN7 @ Oct 20 2004, 10:00 PM) If it isn't rusted now 6 months more won't hurt it. As Mark said, sealed battery. A cover if it's breathable is ok. Think of those as a tent that trap water inside if they are not breathable. The wrong tarp will do more damage than leaving it outside. good tip...should the tarp be waterproof? cuz that's an extra $40 <_< |
scotty914 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:08 AM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
3 things you must take to heart :
one do it right no half a$$ing anything two take your time on what to tackle next, but work on the stuff that will keep you safe and running first looks second third say goodbye to your best years, GF's, money, and sanity.... but then one trip around the block will remind you WHY !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) scott and welcome to 914 hell |
dlo914 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:11 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) man that first time around the block was a BLAST (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Hammy |
Oct 21 2004, 12:15 AM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
Lol. Thanks for the replies , that was quick. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
So a car cover is best? |
dan10101 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:18 AM
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TORQUE-o-holic Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 29-April 03 From: Eagle Point, Or Member No.: 626 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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What he said... Also, Humor the old guys. They know more than you think even if they know nothing about cars. Plus, we're (I mean, they're) just big kids that want to play too. Enjoy the ride... I'll also agree. don't worry about the car. It won't get any worse sitting there that didn't happen in the last 30 years. DUH!!! Your from Motown! You and Andrew will have to get together. He's Andyrew on these boards. We just put a v8 in his teener. We live up near Beyer HS. Send us a shout! And Welcome! |
Andyrew |
Oct 21 2004, 12:22 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Hmmm.
Hammie, do I know you? Hmmm Seriously, I'll give you a ride you'll never forget, lol.. one other 914 in modesto on this club, and a couple more are very close... Andrew |
skline |
Oct 21 2004, 12:23 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I think I would be more worried about the top leaking and the water mildewing the carpet and rusting the front floorboard and pedal cluster. Make sure the front floor is dry and if you put a cover on it, crack both front windows about an inch so the inside can breathe.
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Hammy |
Oct 21 2004, 12:33 AM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
From Motown too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
I live out by Davis high. |
Andyrew |
Oct 21 2004, 12:40 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Not that far.
Where is the car? Did your dad tell you anything about the car? like its condition or such? It could be a gem, or it could be something not worth fixing.... waterproof car cover, or a big tarp. If tarp, use bungie cords. If cover, use bungie cords.. lol With the wind it could blow away, or come slightly off... I've had it happen. PS, You got AIM? |
dlo914 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:42 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
where is modesto? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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skline |
Oct 21 2004, 12:42 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Word of warning about tarps and bungie cords and wind, it will take the paint off the corners of the car. You want to be sure it is soft cloth on the underside. Ask me how I know.
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dlo914 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:44 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
scratch that reply...up north northeast of san jose...(ran a search on google) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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dlo914 |
Oct 21 2004, 12:44 AM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
QUOTE(skline @ Oct 20 2004, 10:42 PM) Word of warning about tarps and bungie cords and wind, it will take the paint off the corners of the car. You want to be sure it is soft cloth on the underside. Ask me how I know. how do you know? <_< |
Hammy |
Oct 21 2004, 12:47 AM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
I don't know the condition of the car. I can't see it until Christmas anyways.
Thanks for your replies everyone... My AIM is: Ticklemyham (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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