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| Shackleford |
 Aug 9 2021, 05:16 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 9-August 21 From: Ca Member No.: 25,788 Region Association: None  |
Hello!
I’m new here been lurking for like a year. Finally got a 914. Thought I did it somewhat right. But the car has hell hole rust. Long story short a, fresh battery tray had been screwed in and hell hole issue was not visible in any of the pics even the ones from under battery tray because some putty or something had been kinda smooshed over it and it was very dirty..anyway I’m dumb I had a local friend of a friend look at car and take pics of usual areas but I missed it and so did he. Owner also totally lied about stuff but that’s a different story. Anyway, car is sadly mine now and I am wondering if it’s ok to drive it like this for a while? I treated rust with Krud Kutter rust remover and I’m gonna primer it to stop more rust in the VISIBLE areas. I’m gonna see about getting it fixed but can I drive it for the summer you think? Then get it fixed when it starts raining? The hole on the left closest to the engine is what I discovered. The holes on the bottom and right (exterior side) are what I made with a screwdriver and wire wheel. Those did not exist until I started poking at it. Most of the metal seems pretty solid except those spots at the bottom. Thanks!  |
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| 914Sixer |
Aug 9 2021, 05:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,903 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Really not bad on the surface. Maybe not so good from the inner bottom side.
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| Jamie |
Aug 9 2021, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Shackleford @ Aug 9 2021, 03:16 PM)  Hello! I’m new here been lurking for like a year. Finally got a 914. Thought I did it somewhat right. But the car has hell hole rust. Long story short a, fresh battery tray had been screwed in and hell hole issue was not visible in any of the pics even the ones from under battery tray because some putty or something had been kinda smooshed over it and it was very dirty..anyway I’m dumb I had a local friend of a friend look at car and take pics of usual areas but I missed it and so did he. Owner also totally lied about stuff but that’s a different story. Anyway, car is sadly mine now and I am wondering if it’s ok to drive it like this for a while? I treated rust with Krud Kutter rust remover and I’m gonna primer it to stop more rust in the VISIBLE areas. I’m gonna see about getting it fixed but can I drive it for the summer you think? Then get it fixed when it starts raining? The hole on the left closet to the engine is what I discovered. The holes on the bottom and right are what I made with a screwdriver and wire wheel. Those did not exist until I started poking at it Thanks! The long and right side frame and suspension are the critical areas to examine before you do any serious driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Its the rust you can't easily see that is the most critical. |
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| Craigers17 |
Aug 9 2021, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States
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First...I wouldn't beat myself up about it. Especially if the trunks, floorboards, and longs look to be in decent shape. We've all seen hell holes that are WAAAAY worse.
As far as driveability goes, I would be much more interested on what the underside of that looks like. In other words, has it compromised any of the structural integrity of the body below it, or the suspension components, like the trailing arm. If not, I'm sure you're fine to drive it....assuming the floorboards aren't like a Flintstone's car. It would always be wise to go through the brake system and fuel system before deeming it roadworthy. Good luck! I'm sure everyone would love to see more pics too. Welcome!!! |
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| StarBear |
Aug 9 2021, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,910 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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Assuming no great structural damage (seems not) and as long as battery tray can be solid and damage didn’t impact the ECU, what you did should be fine. Vroom vroom! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| 930cabman |
Aug 9 2021, 05:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,144 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Welcome aboard mate and congrats with your new ride. Is there rust in other structural areas of the car? rockers, floors, .,.. Do the doors open and close good? How does she run?
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| 76-914 |
Aug 9 2021, 05:57 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Jamie @ Aug 9 2021, 04:48 PM) QUOTE(Shackleford @ Aug 9 2021, 03:16 PM) Hello! I’m new here been lurking for like a year. Finally got a 914. Thought I did it somewhat right. But the car has hell hole rust. Long story short a, fresh battery tray had been screwed in and hell hole issue was not visible in any of the pics even the ones from under battery tray because some putty or something had been kinda smooshed over it and it was very dirty..anyway I’m dumb I had a local friend of a friend look at car and take pics of usual areas but I missed it and so did he. Owner also totally lied about stuff but that’s a different story. Anyway, car is sadly mine now and I am wondering if it’s ok to drive it like this for a while? I treated rust with Krud Kutter rust remover and I’m gonna primer it to stop more rust in the VISIBLE areas. I’m gonna see about getting it fixed but can I drive it for the summer you think? Then get it fixed when it starts raining? The hole on the left closet to the engine is what I discovered. The holes on the bottom and right are what I made with a screwdriver and wire wheel. Those did not exist until I started poking at it Thanks! The long and right side frame and suspension are the critical areas to examine before you do any serious driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Its the rust you can't easily see that is the most critical. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| mb911 |
Aug 9 2021, 06:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,881 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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That doesn't look bad at all
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| ctc911ctc |
Aug 9 2021, 06:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States
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In comparison to what I started with, your car is in PERFECT shape,
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| Shackleford |
Aug 9 2021, 06:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 9-August 21 From: Ca Member No.: 25,788 Region Association: None |
Wow.
Thanks for the fast responses! It runs and drives great. I had the brakes gone through and it got a little tune up and valve adjustment when it arrived. Original fuel injection. 1.7. Seems nice and peppy. It sometimes grumbles about starting when it’s hot after a long-ish drive but give it a little gas and it starts. The underneath is super dirty. I’m getting it dry ice blasted soon. I’m also gonna remove the rocker panels and check that area soon. Thanks!    Here are some more pics of the underside. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Aug 9 2021, 06:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,891 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Need pics of the longitudinal down by the jack point and of the trailing arm (inner and outer) passenger side. Picture of passenger side door gaps (front and rear).
All in all, with pictures so far, there is way worse out there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Shackleford |
Aug 9 2021, 06:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 9-August 21 From: Ca Member No.: 25,788 Region Association: None |
Door gaps.
Doors open and close fine. I’ll get the other pics when I take the rocker panels off.  |
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| mepstein |
Aug 9 2021, 06:35 PM
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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
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| bbrock |
Aug 9 2021, 06:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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As everyone else has said, that's nothin'! You do need to inspect those longs and jack areas, but if that's what under the battery looks like, you are off to a good start.
One thing not mentioned is that is looks to me like PO sprayed rust converter on that area. Probably bought the car some time but not a proper repair. And (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| bkrantz |
Aug 9 2021, 06:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,801 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Shackleford @ Aug 9 2021, 06:35 PM) Door gaps. Doors open and close fine. I’ll get the other pics when I take the rocker panels off. You might already know this one, but a quick integrity test: take off the top and bounce (lightly) on the right side seat while watching the door gap. |
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| poorsche914 |
Aug 9 2021, 07:15 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,091 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
I daily drove my Creamsicle that is in similar condition for nearly 10 years. I put all my attention to the brakes, suspension, and engine.
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| Freezin 914 |
Aug 9 2021, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 872 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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| Front yard mechanic |
Aug 9 2021, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None
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Wait until you ready to drop the engine it is he only way to really inspect and repair . Think positive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) nice looking car by the way
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| KELTY360 |
Aug 9 2021, 08:48 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,036 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I’m no expert but when I see a jacking donut triangle that isn’t crusty I suspect you can drive it til you fix it. Enjoy.
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| Jamie |
Aug 10 2021, 07:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Shackleford @ Aug 9 2021, 04:16 PM) Wow. Thanks for the fast responses! It runs and drives great. I had the brakes gone through and it got a little tune up and valve adjustment when it arrived. Original fuel injection. 1.7. Seems nice and peppy. It sometimes grumbles about starting when it’s hot after a long-ish drive but give it a little gas and it starts. The underneath is super dirty. I’m getting it dry ice blasted soon. I’m also gonna remove the rocker panels and check that area soon. Thanks! Here are some more pics of the underside. Dry ice blast everything that you can reach, and then you'll have a much better view to evaluate the situation before you drive or repair. |
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