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!

[charliew]

Bottom of both sides of the quarterpanels looks to be cracked or filler coming loose. Try to get a 914 guy with experience at replacing those areas to look at your car. The triangles missing says they were either rusted out and removed or the outer long was replaced back to the jack points. Look at the front of the ol and see if you can see a joint were it was put on. Restoration design makes a outer cover ol panel that goes up the rear. It might be hard to install with the rear quarter on but they say it can be done. Check to see if the door gaps are where they should be before you start removing too much. You don't seem to need to replace the entire ol but you also don't know what the stuff under it looks like either. Has this always been a ohio car? They only good thing is that the top side looks good and the bottom doesn't have to be color matched it just needs to be sound. It does look like a good project and you will really know the 914 when you are through if you stick it out. Hope you've got a big garage.