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I didn't even know I loved 914's, 'Till I bought one in August '11 |
Germancar-Junkie |
Jan 14 2012, 12:01 PM
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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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saigon71 |
Jan 15 2012, 04:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,000 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I revise my original recommendation after seeing that door jamb. You should check that car out really well before driving it...looks pretty dicey. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Germancar-Junkie |
Jan 16 2012, 06:38 AM
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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 |
I revise my original recommendation after seeing that door jamb. You should check that car out really well before driving it...looks pretty dicey. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I checked it out last night. It's shot. Sorry to tell you gentlemen, but the local junkyard will give me $300 for her... she's headed to the crusher....I just want to cry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
ThePaintedMan |
Jan 16 2012, 08:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
That is the unfortunate part about these cars. There is no way that some of them can be saved. I my case, I was just crazy enough to try it, and there is no guarantee that it will be "right" when I'm done with it. My damage was far worse than yours. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=161596
However, attempting all this work is not for the faint of heart. I don't blame you if you decide to crush it. But do yourself a favor and part it out! You'll make a lot of money back, and you'll be keeping other cars on the road in the process. Think of it like being an organ donor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Don't worry, you'll find another one soon, stay positive! I revise my original recommendation after seeing that door jamb. You should check that car out really well before driving it...looks pretty dicey. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I checked it out last night. It's shot. Sorry to tell you gentlemen, but the local junkyard will give me $300 for her... she's headed to the crusher....I just want to cry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
Germancar-Junkie |
Jan 17 2012, 06:56 AM
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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 |
That is the unfortunate part about these cars. There is no way that some of them can be saved. I my case, I was just crazy enough to try it, and there is no guarantee that it will be "right" when I'm done with it. My damage was far worse than yours. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=161596 PaintedMan: I checked out your link. Woah! You're right, your damage "topside" was worse than mine. I think my underside may be worse than yours. BUT...You have inspired me. I really didn't think about making repairs with anything other than pre-fab parts. Which ups the cost of the rebuild considerably. But your method makes sense to me. Luckily my extended family is in the "auto recycling" business. Me and my trusty reicipro-saw have access to a multiitude of body and frame metal for the asking. I'm sorry to say, any number of american cars may end up being part of my Porsche. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
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