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Hello from Canada, New member checking in |
riverman |
Jan 24 2005, 09:32 PM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
I was very pleased to find this forum on the net - it is exactly what I need.
I have a '73 2.0 that I picked up for next to nothing and I am just starting it's resurection. The car came with enough parts to build two cars, unfortunately not enough to build one good car. So far I have stripped the drivetrain and interior and I am in the process of cutting out the rust and welding in patches. As this is a Canadian car, it is badly rusted and needs extensive work. My main concern is the longitudinals. Both the inner and outer on both sides were rusted right through on the bottom causing the car to sag. I am going to patch up the longitudinals as best as I can and then, to be safe, install a frame stiffening kit I ordered from Brad Mayeur. Anyone have any experience with these? If my exterior measurements are all correct and my door gaps look good then my frame should be aligned, right? I'm also seriously considering a V6 swap (I think a V8 has too much hp and will only end up breaking stuff) and was wondering who has had experience with this conversion. Which motor is best? Is the 6 an easier fit than the 8? Does smaller cubic inches mean easier to cool - i.e. smaller rad? I look forward to gleaning advice from the numerous experienced and avid 914 fans out there and, hopefully, be able to provide some of my own as I go along. |
dlo914 |
Jan 24 2005, 09:36 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
i guess i'll be the first to welcome you to the club.....hello there up north (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)
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Rhodes71/914 |
Jan 24 2005, 09:37 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
Welcome to the club. Sounds like you got your work cut out for ya.
I might as well tell ya that everybody will be hollerin for pics. We need to see all that rust. Sean |
Mark Henry |
Jan 24 2005, 09:56 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Welcome to the club (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
Talk to Mike at Mike's914's 905 922 8987 He has longs ready to weld in. Or if you have the coin, he has a yellow new paint roller ready to go for about $4000 and he might do a trade in. Tell him Mark sent ya! If your going to do a conversion just do a V8. |
riverman |
Jan 24 2005, 10:00 PM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
For starters - here is what's left of the bottom half of the inner and outer long from the driver's side.
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veedubPORSCHEchris |
Jan 24 2005, 10:01 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 7-November 04 From: ottawa canada Member No.: 3,070 |
welcome EH!!!!
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GWN7 |
Jan 24 2005, 10:03 PM
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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 |
Hello and welcome (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
There are plenty of threads here on replacing the pieces you describe. Do it right and then add the kit. There was a thread posted today on treating rust in those areas. Very worthwhile reading. If your planning on a conversion go with the V8. Some V6's have vibration problems and if your going to do it, more hp = more fun (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
SpecialK |
Jan 24 2005, 10:17 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
AAAAAAAHHHHHH!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Mommy! The mean Canadian guys is trying to give me nightmares!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hide.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) That is some serious rust my friend! There are some real detailed threads about longitudinal replacement on this site, do a search and ye shall find a plethora of useful information and pics. Welcome to the Club! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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Gint |
Jan 24 2005, 10:59 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Gonna be a lot of work. There are plenty of threads around here of similar work.
Welcome to the Club! |
Toast |
Jan 25 2005, 12:44 AM
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Not bad for carrying sway bars. Group: Members Posts: 3,377 Joined: 20-January 04 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 1,580 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Welcome to the club riverman! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)
We are here to help feed your addiciton! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Melba Toast |
skline |
Jan 25 2005, 01:09 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 |
Wow, you are a brave man, if that is all that is left of the long and you have sag already, I would find a doner tub and transfer everything to it. It sounds like you are building a 914 from scratch anyway. Since it is a unibody car, the frame is what you showed laying on the floor. Welcome to the club. There is lots of info here on every aspect of what you want to do with the car. Anything from bone stock restoration to a mild to wild V8 conversion. Where to get parts and how to put them on. Good luck with your car and please, do post pictures of your car.
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rick 918-S |
Jan 25 2005, 01:12 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Your in the right place (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)
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Reiche |
Jan 25 2005, 01:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 2,934 |
Looks really light. I think URY914 might be interested in installing that in his car. |
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SpecialK |
Jan 25 2005, 02:53 AM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) Pretty sure Paul's already cut that part out and replaced it with tubing. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) |
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Gustl |
Jan 25 2005, 05:04 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,523 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) hello from far far away (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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jr91472 |
Jan 25 2005, 05:40 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) howdy from Texas!
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BarberDave |
Jan 25 2005, 06:35 AM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Hello,and Welcome to the best 914 board in the World. Keep watching and learning. BTW this Aug. is the Annual Mid West 914 Classic in Mich. be sure to be there there will be a flock of 914's , 75 I hope . More info will be nailed . Again Welcome. Dave (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
tracks914 |
Jan 25 2005, 07:48 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
Welcome to our support group.
Hello from up North....ya some of us still live farther north than you do!!! Too bad I just saw this post, I was down in Simcoe and Niagara last week, working and looking at another 914. I could have buzzed over and taken a good look at it for you. (I rented a 300m with the HEMI- 208km/h on the QEW and still pulling) From what I see, keep looking for a good tub and put all your best parts on it. If it's your first restoration and it is as bad as you say it might just frustrate you and will never get done. The longs on the car I was looking at weren't as bad as your longs and I wouldn't offer him $200 for it. He wanted $2000 and I laughed at him. I'd be happy to help out if I can. |
kenporacer |
Jan 26 2005, 07:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 10-January 05 From: Deltona, Fl Member No.: 3,432 |
welcome to the club! lots of info here. search & you will find!!
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aveale |
Jan 26 2005, 08:04 AM
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Fun Times Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 18-August 04 From: Ottawa, Canada Member No.: 2,563 |
greetings from a fellow
1- canadian 914 - ER 2- rusty long - many hours of work ahead - why did i get myself into this - ER 3- ontario resident keep your head up though. Lots of encouragement here. T |
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