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!

[beech4rd]

The rust on the rear of the pass side long, the corrosion on the donut and the welded patch on the rear firewall were probably caused by rain water and battery acid washing down into the hell hole. I think you should review that area very carefully. It's difficult to get to with the engine and transmission in place, but that rust doesn't occur in isolation and you may have a poorly patched suspension console and engine shelf and that is dangerous. But the rest of the car is pretty, the interior is great looking- does it have the corduroy seat inserts?- and the front and rear trunks seem to be in good shape. You have a 2.0L engine and lots of appearance group items- does the car have sway bars? This is probably worth fixing, unless you paid more than $10k for the car.
Chris