 Metal replacement. 1 piece or 2?, a/c cutout in front trunk |
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| JRust |
 Mar 26 2007, 11:56 AM
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My 74 2.0 was an a/c car I guess. It has the 2 cutouts in the front trunk say 4" x 20" (just an estimate). I have one big replacement piece from another car. So is it better/easier to just make the 2 cutouts one big one & then weld in the new piece? Or just replace the 2 smaller pieces? I have pic below. What did you do? Thanks- Jamie
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| URY914 |
Mar 26 2007, 11:59 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,024 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
It would be less welding if you go with one piece. That's what I would do.
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| jd74914 |
Mar 26 2007, 12:02 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
I think I would cut out the whole piece and put a new one in if you have a good replacement. I think that would make the repair look cleaner since the welds would only be along the outside seams of the pan.
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| sww914 |
Mar 26 2007, 12:14 PM
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Just cut the whole thing ou and weld something better in. |
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| 914Tom |
Mar 26 2007, 01:29 PM
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| JRust |
Mar 26 2007, 02:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Yes that makes sense. I don't think my replacement piece is big enough to reach the seams. I'll just try to keep it as straight & clean as possible. As long as it keep the close to stock look I'll be ok. Although my car overall is nice Concours it is not. As usual thanks for the help!
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