Rust repair, help a noob out!, Will keep updated with pics and info. Options

[Slick914]

This is going to be my first time trying to repair rust on a 914, so hoping to get lots of help and advise as I try to tackle this job. I'll keep this thread updated with photos and questions as I move along.

Here's the areas that I'm going to look into/repair. I realize the visible exterior rust is probably only the tip of the iceberg, so I'm preparing myself mentally for the worst. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

This is the passenger side where the rear floor pan meets the rocker area. Someone thought they were doing good by putting a crappy spot welded patch over who knows what. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

(IMG:http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/philtheskipper/914%20repair/rust003_700x525.jpg)



Here's the same area viewed from the back. Notice the rust extends around the donut as well.

(IMG:http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/philtheskipper/914%20repair/rust004_700x525.jpg)




The driver side looks better but there is one bad area with a hole. Similar location as the other side but the donut section is all good.

(IMG:http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/philtheskipper/914%20repair/rust006_700x525.jpg)
(IMG:http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/philtheskipper/914%20repair/rust007_700x525.jpg)




Current questions....

Are there reproduction panels that will replace these areas? I thought maybe floor pans would extend all the way to the rocker, but looking at the catalogs it seems they stop right in the middle where my rust is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Am I going to have to custom make patch panels?

I see the donut triangle is available for that section.




I'm going to start by removing my interior and then the rocker covers. I'll then post more pics of what I find.

Thanks in advance to all who help me out along the way!

[So.Cal.914]

Ok, Yes there are replacment panels for the floor and then some. I could not find

the example I was looking for but This Guy
should have just about everything you will need to restore your teener.

Shopping around could save you some coin. And if I didn't say it before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

[Wes V]

You need a plan, and in order do that you need to know what is available in reproduction or from the factory.

Get a catalog from AutoAtlanta and also print out the catalog from the Restoration Design web site.

A lot of the metal stuff is available, but don't assume you can get everything you need. Know in advance so that if an item isn't available you can deal with it as required.

As an example, the suspension outer console is not available and can be a problem area. It can be removed and replaced by drilling out spot welds (BTDT) and you need to know this in advance.

Wes Vann