Request for dimensions of hell hole sheetmetal Options

[biosurfer1]

The company I work for has a sheetmetal shop at our main office and after talking to them, they will cut out whatever pieces I need to repair my hell hole.

I need to know two things...first, what gauge sheetmetal is required? also, does any one have the dimensions of the patches required for repairing the hell hole?

thanks

[dbgriffith75]

I'm using 24 gauge sheet metal to do the repair work. It's sturdy enough to stay rigid, but light enough to easily form.

One thing I'm working on right now is making a template out of 2x6 lumber. I don't have it done yet so I can't provide you with pics, but I cut about 6 lengths about 1 foot each. I made a template out of cardboard to get the angles right, then traced it on to the first piece. I used a bandsaw to make the cut, tho I'm sure a jig saw would work just as well. I only have the first piece done at this point, but I'm working from the wall toward the engine, making each new piece of lumber for that specific area of the hell hole to get as close to an original look as possible. I cut 6 lengths but I think it's only going to take 4 to reach the edge of the shelf- I planned to make mistakes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Once I have the template made, I'm just going to form the sheet metal on it. I thought this a better way to do the forming as I was leary of doing a bunch of hammering on the already existing yet falling apart hell hole. I think it will turn out pretty decent even though it won't be an exact match.

Just a thought if you want to give it a try.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

we make every piece in the area already It would be sad to waste talent when we need so many other pieces for the 914 made. I cannot afford to do it all, and not being greedy would like someone with time on their hands to make some other parts that we can buy from them and sell (like the outer three hole suspension mount and the inner to outer reinforcements, the left inner wheel house, the front and rear fenders, the cowl panel, and the front spare tire area!!!!!) Who wants to fund making the stuff please? I am a buyer!!!!!

By the way I am now having original carpet made in China. Dead on match! Finally!!!! And do not forget the perfect fit floor pan tar kits by dynamat! Just plug and play!

Sorry for the hijack! But please please anyone wanting to make a 914 part call me personally and I can suggest the part and put in an order with you!!!!

[McMark]

In my experience, metal repair in that area is a case by case situation, plus it's being cut out of flat metal, so it's not hard to make the pieces (5-10 minutes) with an angle grinder and cutoff wheel. The 'curvy' pieces I get from Restoration Design (shelf, battery tray, etc). Until you cut out the damage, you won't know what size.

[Wes V]

Hell holes vary!

I'm doing patch work using 18 gauge steel. (the smaller the gauge number, the thicker it is) Although not easy, I can still form it with pretty much basic tools.

Here is a link to the work I've done so far, so you can get ideas;

link to my "rust diary"

(I'd also like somebody to step up and make a reproduction of the rearward inner to outer suspension console piece which is NLA from Porsche, so George can sell them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Part number 914 501 144 10. I'm not looking forward to having to shape one with my BFH)

Wes Vann

[r_towle]

4 feet by 4 feet....that should be big enough to cover it.

Rich

[McMark]

Fiberglass...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif)



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[biosurfer1]

if you want to use my car as a test subject, I'm all for it Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks Rich, that will at least give me a place to start

[Richard Casto]

18g

http://www.roadglue.com/wiki/index.php/She...ckness_on_a_914