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Germancar-Junkie |
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Man pedals aren't just for men ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 14-January 12 From: Weekdays, MD - Weekends, WV Member No.: 14,004 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Hi All, I am new to the world of car restoration and 914's. While cruising c's list I found a deal I couldn't refuse, and the rest is history. She runs, but she's rough. I trailered her home, drove her throught the neighborhood a few times then put her in the garage and have spent a few weekends chipping away at the cosmetic flaws. There's a lot of rust. But not in the places that I keep reading about (hell hole, floor pans, etc.) Currently, I'm torn. Do I put band-aids on the boo-boos and spend 7 months out of this year driving it like I stole it? Or start the grueling project of disassembly, rust repair and re-assembly? In the case of the latter, I won't get to enjoy her for a couple years... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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En Garde! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 13,466 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Yes, the difference with dual carbs will be night and day, but don't do it yet. IDF carbs will gum/clog easily with dust from the body work you are doing.
If the care is not folding, I agree you should drive it and do weekend or winter projects instead of a full resto. Get us pics of the "problem" areas. We will be able to estimate what work the car needs. But as long as it is safe to drive, drive it. |
Germancar-Junkie |
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Man pedals aren't just for men ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 14-January 12 From: Weekdays, MD - Weekends, WV Member No.: 14,004 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Okay, I'm holding my breath. Here are the ugly parts...
The door sills have been "reinforced" with a layer of fiberglass. I have a feeling when I chip this off it's gong to be the saddest day of my 914 love affair. ![]() There is also some fiberglass up the door frame above and inside the latch, but the actual latch is attached to solid metal. ![]() The front bumper WAS chrome, but has been painted black and was damaged in the front end impact that screwed up the front fender that I've been working to fix. In addition to that, where the front bumper cap should attach, it's a thick, bubbly, rusty mess that was just painted over. ![]() And last but not least, WHAT THE HAIL IS THIS? I've only ever seen body color trim under the door. This one appears to be aluminum or stainless. Something tells me when this comes off, I'll be on here offering a parts car. ![]() All joking aside, I've taken the targa top off, taped a string between the windshield and rollbar, and jumped up and down on the door sills and there is no movement in the string. So I'm back to hoping this is still a cosmetic fix. Please, I am open to all input! Thanks so much. |
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Resident Electrician ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Okay, I'm holding my breath. Here are the ugly parts... The door sills have been "reinforced" with a layer of fiberglass. I have a feeling when I chip this off it's gong to be the saddest day of my 914 love affair. There is also some fiberglass up the door frame above and inside the latch, but the actual latch is attached to solid metal. These pics scare me... On these little cars, only 5-10% of the rust is visable. You may be opening a can of worms... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) In California, "rust free" bodies are still fairly cheap. I would not bother fixing that one. I would sell it on the East coast as a easy fixer... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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