Galvanized Body Options

[lsintampa]

Our BMW club has many members that own other German marks, including Porsche.

I don't know if the 914 ever had any or all of the body built with either galvanized steel and or Thyssen steel, but I think it is an interesting topic.

I read with interest a thread on this board that referenced a Pelican Parts forum post:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...1s-history.html

However, the post is specific to the 911, not the 914 - or all Porsche models.

From what I've been told by one of our local Porsche experts - no 914's came from the factory with either galivanized or Thyssen steel bodies.

It is hard to find any information on this subject that is specific to the 914, so (for me) it remains a mystery. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[ThePaintedMan]

Always wondered, if you went through the process of having a car acid-dipped before restoration, would there be any way to galvanize it at that point as well? I know nothing about that process, just curious.

Lsintampa, whereabouts are you located? There are a few us in in the area, you know. I'd like to get a get-together going at some point, possibly a lunch and drive. Shoot me a PM, would like to meet ya.

-George

[lsintampa]

Always wondered, if you went through the process of having a car acid-dipped before restoration, would there be any way to galvanize it at that point as well? I know nothing about that process, just curious.

Lsintampa, whereabouts are you located? There are a few us in in the area, you know. I'd like to get a get-together going at some point, possibly a lunch and drive. Shoot me a PM, would like to meet ya.

-George

I'm in North Tampa (Carrollwood)...

When I did my 1974 BMW 2002, we acid dipped the body and panels. TWICE. Acid dipping not only removes rust (you'll find holes where there used to be rusted metal), but everything else and the car MUST quickly be totally rinsed and then treated - or it will start to rust all over. We had to dip my car two times because it wasn't rinsed good and the rust inhibitor didn't really do much. I'd never do it again. Those of you with body shops and facilities have an easier go of it, but for the home hacks, that needs to outsource body work (like me), I'd take a pass. Unless of course you have very deep pockets or a good friend with a tank and bays. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Here is a link to my 2002:

http://www.classiccarstudio.com/1429/1974-BMW-2002.html

Took me 8 years to build, sold it to this guy that I assume sold it to someone else.