Rusted Longs - Mayeur kit will Fix? - can,t add Pics :-( Options

[gbg10000]

Hi All-

I bought a project car site unseen. It was a gamble, and it is worse than I imagined.

Passenger Long is very bad (photo) Door will still open and shut but gap is very narrow. Rear Floor will also need replace.

Question, would the Brad Mayeur kit alone fix this??

I know I probably need pictures of other areas, but if I am not interested in engine bay cosmetics or autocross stiffness, would I need other reinforcing components in the hell hole area or inner long areas for a daily driver scenario?

I have never welded before, and will only be able to have the car on jack stands. I envision buying a cheap 120v flux wire welder and trying it myself. I do not need the covered areas to look pretty underneath, but I do need a good safe structure.

Comments, advice and opinions appreciated.

Thank you.


This post has been edited by gbg10000: Mar 17 2012, 10:13 AM

[OllieG]

I'm about a year into my first 914 resto..I, like you, am learning as I go. But every day I count my blessings that the car I have is 'largely' in good shape. It's no way near as bad as the pics of your car suggest. I worry that once you start digging you may just be overwhelmed by what you find.

You will need LOTS of good tools to get it done....and a decent welder! It's more than a learning experience...it will need a lot of $$$$$$!

My honest advice would be to keep it for parts and get yourself a really good tub from California as alot of others are saying. Even though you have the added cost of a new tub straight off, you will be saving yourself a ton long term..

Good luck whatever you decide!

Ollie.