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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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Speed Up !!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Sorry to hear its too far gone.
I agree with the guys, if you want to make a profit. Steering wheel seats instrument cluster switches, relays, relay board, fuse panel someone right now is looking for interior bolsters wheels suspension sway bars etc.etc. The list goes on forever, you can make good money if you are up for some work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) p.s. I am right around the corner from you, Fells Point Joseph |
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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. Let me take a step back here. Since I put my decision down in black and white, I've had a hollow feeling in the pit of my stomach all day. It's like I'm losing a friend.
I didn't realize there were a few of you within driving distance of me. What if... And I'm just putting this out there, What if I put it up on the scissor lift and left it on the lot outside the garage so that one or all of you could drive by one sunny day and give me a second opinion? The thought of crushing it or chopping it up into little pieces makes me sick. Really, actually, phisically sick. See what one sleepless night of rust-nitemares will do to you? It makes you make rash decisions. I already admitted this was all new to me, and I had no idea what I was doing. So, I probably need guidance. I'm going to hit the swiss cheese longs with a scotch-brite wheel and take some pics. I'll pick a warm weekend day and put it outside. I will be eternally grateful to anyone willing to make the journey and offer their experienced opinion. Does this make more sense than the crusher or sawzall at this point???????? |
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