 Hell Hole Protection, Is it a goner? |
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| RangerRhett |
 Jun 11 2005, 07:31 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Lafayette, IN Member No.: 2,620  |
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| RangerRhett |
Jun 11 2005, 07:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Lafayette, IN Member No.: 2,620 |
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| URY914 |
Jun 11 2005, 07:32 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,968 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Thats not too bad really. Seen worse.
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| RangerRhett |
Jun 11 2005, 07:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Lafayette, IN Member No.: 2,620 |
Guys,
I have only had my 914 for a few months and I finally got around to giving it a real bath...what with the spring weather in the midwest being unpredictable. I tried to be as careful as possible when I washed it and I was studying how the water got into the cabin through the crack at the top of the window, and how the water seeped through the rear panel onto the top of the battery and down. My first glance at the hell-holes when I purchased the car was good, and the car is still structurally sound (Longs are in good shape and so is the battery tray as well as the condition of the door jams). My question is this: Can I do anything to prevent this from continuing to get worse? I was thinking Rustoleum or something of that nature. Also, how fast does this rust form? Is it possible that it has only rusted since I have owned it? See Pics above... Thanks |
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| RangerRhett |
Jun 11 2005, 07:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Lafayette, IN Member No.: 2,620 |
URY914, You beat me to my question.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| MattR |
Jun 11 2005, 07:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Thats what we call a solid long. A wire brush and por15 treatment and i'll be good to go!
por15 available at www.prp-porstore.com |
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| scotty b |
Jun 11 2005, 08:10 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Damn that thing loks like it's about 7 years old. Congratulations (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| scotty b |
Jun 11 2005, 08:13 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
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| thomasotten |
Jun 11 2005, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Hang on a minute.... it might just be the picture, but I sense a fiberglass-hidden hell hole. You might want to check and make sure we are looking at metal. My car had fiberglass patches ont it hiding the hell hole, and with the grease and grime, it hid the rust damage real well. Better check.
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| RangerRhett |
Jun 11 2005, 09:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Lafayette, IN Member No.: 2,620 |
I suppose anything's possible. I was giving both sides a good poke with a screwdriver and it felt like metal. I know that the cross member between the logitudinal pieces has been welded over at the jacking posts. |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 11 2005, 10:26 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Get a quart of SILVER POR-15 and have at it...
I say silver because it has metal flakes in it that help fill in little crevices. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Make sure you are dealing with METAL first though. |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jun 12 2005, 08:52 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
go at it with a brush on an angle grinder for peace of mind... but it looks good!
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| RangerRhett |
Jun 12 2005, 09:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Lafayette, IN Member No.: 2,620 |
I am about 98.34% sure it is metal. A magnet grabbed hold with NO hesitation, and you can se the original metal tab fabrications. Looks Like I can treat it... |
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| jd74914 |
Jun 12 2005, 11:27 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Try out one of those sort of braided wire wheels. It'll get rid of any rust, fiberglass, or paint. They pretty much get rid of anywhing but solid metal so you will know what you are dealing with 100% (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Also, with the POR15 follow the directions carefully for it to work best (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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