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]

but don't assume you can get everything you need

He's right you may have to source some parts from dead teeners. When I said

This Guy
should have just about everything you will need to restore your teener.

I thought that was clear...My Bad.


Say Wes, which part are you talking about? Is it shown here?
http://www.autoatlanta.com/model/porsche-9...arts/801-10.htm

[Wes V]

Say Wes, which part are you talking about? Is it shown here?
http://www.autoatlanta.com/model/porsche-9...arts/801-10.htm

So.Cal.914;

I try to not rag on AA because I feel that they try to supply as much as possible. However;

That diagram doesn't show the "outer" suspension console. It goes on the opposite side of the framerail from the "inner" suspension console (item #2). It is not available from any restoration shop that I know of.

I do know that they don't have the rearward suspension tie, item #20 in the diagram.

I tried to order the item and was told by the salesman that they had them. When I asked him to actually lay his hands on one, the story changed and was told that they are having them fabricated, but are not in yet.

I asked to be added to a list to be notified as soon as they come in.

I latter got an e-mail from AA which provided the link to the page showing the item.

I called only to be told that it wasn't available and there were no plans to make it.

I ended up fabricating my own.

The lesson I'm trying to get across isn't that AA doesn't try, just that unless the guy taking your order lays his hands on the item, you have no idea when it will be shipped or even if at all. This is pretty much true of all restoration shops.

Wes V