Start of a new Project Thread, Its my first time!!! Options

[Cire]

Howdy All,

This is the start of a new thread and the progress I am making on this little 914 car. First off, let me give you a little history. I had a WANTED ad in the craigslist area for Tucson and PHX. I got a call from a man stating he had a 914 that he wanted 1500 bucks for. We talked about the car. It ran, drove and he said it would make the drive to Tucson. We talked a little more and we determined he would take 1300 bucks for it. I arrange a rental car, drove to Prescott, dropped off the rental and then met the guy. It was a little rough at first but the car did start and drive... Well? No. Badly... Yes. I decided to go for it and started out the drive. It did infact make it all the way home in the heat of the day and over the mountains. = ) Anyway, so its now home, on stands and ready to begin its new life. Here are some pictures to start the thread.

Eric

[Cheapsnake]

Welcome to the madness Eric and congrats on the purchase. From the looks of it you did very nicely on the deal. Most of us would kill for those longs on a project car, but I'm not sure about that engine lid support.

As for "not knowing what you're doing", you've come to the right place because none of us know what we're doing. If we did, we'd be doing something else. However, collectively, we manage to keep each other out of trouble.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Tom

[Cire]

Welcome to the madness Eric and congrats on the purchase. From the looks of it you did very nicely on the deal. Most of us would kill for those longs on a project car, but I'm not sure about that engine lid support.

As for "not knowing what you're doing", you've come to the right place because none of us know what we're doing. If we did, we'd be doing something else. However, collectively, we manage to keep each other out of trouble.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Tom

Thanks Tom and John. = ) Its going to be a tough challenge.

So whats next? I can fix all the holes on the frame and put in the long kit and then the rear stiffening kit and get it all done that way, but what about paint? The car is pretty rough to the touch. It needs an under coat and then a clear coat and then paint? Or is it under coat, paint and then clear? The car is just going to be a daily driver and an autocross car. I am going to get it painted without adding any bondo to the car. It has a couple rough spots but for the most part looks good. Anyway... Onward and upward. Tomorrow I will start fixing holes and rust spots and see where we end up. =)

Thanks again.

Eric