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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 ![]() |
Learning to weld at the CC is the "right" thing to do...
But if you happen to have a mig welder on hand, get some scrap metal in 18 to 20 ga and just start practicing. If someone is there for pointers, you can make functional (if ugly) welds within an hour. By the end of your restoration, you will be able to make functional, but less ugly, welds. I speak from personal experience on this. I have a feeling you have enough people around you that learning to weld would not be difficult for you. At all. Zach |
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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 don't like to think of myself as the West Coast definition of crazy. I think of it more like having a sense of adventure that knows no bounds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The Mid Atlantic area is the rock salt capital of the world. And we are no strangers to rust. Quite honestly, I am more intimidated by the thought of replacing the rubber weatherstripping than I am about the thought of repairing the "frame".
ClayPerrine: I am inspired and relieved by the story of your wife, Betty, and the restoration of the 914 that burned. The fact that she feels at home in the garage, like me, isn't a trait found in many women. She and I are truly a rare find. It feels good to know I am not alone. I am going to check out the local CC to see what they offer. Thanks for the encouragement! Zach: I've often thought of attempting the MIG. It looks less intimidating than the arc welder. And luckily, we have of scrap in 18 and 20 gauge left over from fabricating panels on my husband's dirt track car. I'll see if I can talk him into letting me try it. Under close supervision, of course. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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