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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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wndsnd |
Feb 19 2012, 01:32 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Well I for one am jealous of you! I bought mine sight unseen and now that
I saw I wept, but, not for long. At least you got a chance to drive her. Mine won't be there for quite a while. I will be flatbedding her home end of week and will work up my driving plan. I noticed your fender rust. Looks just like mine! However I compare it to buying that 200 Mill Lottery ticket. I have the hopes and dreams, that is all the fun. Once it is complete, I will have to find my yuks elsewhere. My outer longitudinals, well, lets just say I was pulling them off with my fingers around the jack points. My basic plan is this, pull off the loose stuff. Evaluate for rigidity, get the die grinder out and start grinding and see where I end up. I have done full restorations and I think the previous posts make sense in just doing what you need to make it safe and drive. It is easier to spread the costs around, and you will learn more as time goes by and change your opinions on how you want to do things. Keep the faith! I am addicted already and the ink is barely dry on my check. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Looking for a used Miller, Hobart, or Lincoln. Can't wait to start on the longitudinals. The fender is another matter. Looks like we will have to barter for used replacements! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
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