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| last337 |
 Dec 2 2013, 05:35 PM
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Okay, well after a day thinking about my day at the track yesterday I am quite curious what it would cost to get someone else to fix the hell-hole. I honestly dont even know anyone close to New Orleans that would work on this thing. Anyone got any ideas of a reputable shop in my vicinity and what I should expect to pay.
I have access to my own shop and a couple really good welder buddies but I am just intimidated by the project. Some of the repairs I have seen here are so extensive |
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| last337 |
Dec 3 2013, 08:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 421 Joined: 4-December 12 From: New Orleans Member No.: 15,221 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the replies. I unfortunately dont really have the money to put into another tub at the moment but the one thing I do have is lots of free time. So basically I have decided on a two-pronged approach. I will continue to watch the classifieds for a good deal on a tub, but at the same time I will dive into the mess that I have now as well. I imagine any tub I would get would eventually need a paint job so that is pretty much a sunk cost no matter which way I go. However, if I can get this repair done with what I have for the cost of some parts and my time (and some beer bribes for some welding) I can get it done for way less. Plus, I am sure I will learn a lot more not just about 914s but just body work in general. Thanks for the kick in the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) to get me to try! I will update pics as I start getting into it. I am sure mine isnt the worst one anyone has tried to repair
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| arcadeforever |
Dec 3 2013, 09:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 25-October 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,568 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(last337 @ Dec 3 2013, 09:58 AM)  Thanks for all the replies. I unfortunately dont really have the money to put into another tub at the moment but the one thing I do have is lots of free time. So basically I have decided on a two-pronged approach. I will continue to watch the classifieds for a good deal on a tub, but at the same time I will dive into the mess that I have now as well. I imagine any tub I would get would eventually need a paint job so that is pretty much a sunk cost no matter which way I go. However, if I can get this repair done with what I have for the cost of some parts and my time (and some beer bribes for some welding) I can get it done for way less. Plus, I am sure I will learn a lot more not just about 914s but just body work in general. Thanks for the kick in the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) to get me to try! I will update pics as I start getting into it. I am sure mine isnt the worst one anyone has tried to repair dont feel bad, I am in the same boat, mine is in worse shape, i think everyone will agree. The one thing i have going for me is that the PO reinforced the longs with 1/4" steel on the inside and outside. Mine wont be show quality but I can jump up and down on the drivers seat and open and close the doors at the same time, lol. I need to pull the engine and work on the metal below the battery tray. I have a VW beetle that I am parting out so guess where my metal is coming from, lol. It wont be sexy on the bottom but it will be all there and solid https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid=5939...778145826564225 |
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last337 Hell-hole repair shop Dec 2 2013, 05:35 PM
SirAndy Some of the repairs I have seen here are so extens... Dec 2 2013, 05:42 PM
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Some of the repairs I have seen here are so exten... Dec 2 2013, 05:55 PM last337 RE: Hell-hole repair shop Dec 2 2013, 05:55 PM rick 918-S You pull the engine and interior. Budget $ 6k... Dec 2 2013, 07:18 PM Kirmizi From those pics I'd guess there's some mor... Dec 2 2013, 08:02 PM jimkelly don't be fully invested in restoring this part... Dec 2 2013, 08:28 PM SirAndy based in these pics, you are looking at a big bil... Dec 2 2013, 09:11 PM last337 So are you guys saying that this is beyond repair ... Dec 2 2013, 09:40 PM SirAndy So are you guys saying that this is beyond repair ... Dec 2 2013, 09:49 PM brant that looks more extensive than just the hell hole.... Dec 2 2013, 09:46 PM last337 Maybe I should just be looking at getting somethin... Dec 2 2013, 09:53 PM rick 918-S I've purchased two rust free rollers from out ... Dec 2 2013, 09:53 PM last337 What would a rust free roller cost me? Or rather,... Dec 2 2013, 10:04 PM Mike Bellis
What would a rust free roller cost me? Or rather... Dec 2 2013, 11:09 PM ThePaintedMan :agree: with the advice of keeping it off the trac... Dec 2 2013, 11:03 PM rick 918-S A really nice car was in the classifieds for weeks... Dec 3 2013, 12:28 AM jimkelly in the aviation business, they have a term, BER, b... Dec 3 2013, 05:57 AM ThePaintedMan Good for you. I know a lot of folks see it as easi... Dec 3 2013, 09:38 AM rick 918-S Good decision. Take your time and do it right. You... Dec 3 2013, 09:44 AM last337 :agree:
I just cant see spending another 2k-3k t... Dec 3 2013, 09:46 AM SirAndy It seems like a lot of people are using a stiffen... Dec 3 2013, 12:16 PM rick 918-S Engine out, interior out (carpet and back pad and ... Dec 3 2013, 10:22 AM ThePaintedMan
Engine out, interior out (carpet and back pad and... Dec 3 2013, 10:47 AM jimkelly as you can see, some of us are optimists and some ... Dec 3 2013, 12:41 PM last337 Thanks for the advice! I am a bit overwhelmed... Dec 3 2013, 01:47 PM bigkensteele
Thanks for the advice! I am a bit overwhelme... Dec 3 2013, 09:57 PM euro911 We've seen some guys on this board do some mir... Dec 3 2013, 01:59 PM last337 One last question...I have been looking at this al... Dec 3 2013, 05:38 PM SirAndy Can I safely put this off and just drive it for a... Dec 3 2013, 07:08 PM hot_shoe914
One last question...I have been looking at this a... Dec 3 2013, 10:07 PM jimkelly until you can provide pics of the areas I provided... Dec 3 2013, 07:56 PM last337
the rusted triangle piece in your pic above is ... Dec 4 2013, 10:50 AM Mike Bellis Can you keep driving it?
Put a floor jack under t... Dec 3 2013, 08:09 PM walterolin Good comments above. Painted Man's advice abo... Dec 3 2013, 08:17 PM malcolm2 I found that my "perfectionist" side has... Dec 3 2013, 09:53 PM ThePaintedMan Right, but the donut actually is located on top of... Dec 4 2013, 11:20 AM last337
Right, but the donut actually is located on top o... Dec 5 2013, 01:55 PM ThePaintedMan If the remainder of the outside of the long is in ... Dec 5 2013, 02:07 PM last337
If the remainder of the outside of the long is in... Dec 5 2013, 02:36 PM ThePaintedMan
Is this to keep the car true as I start to cut? ... Dec 5 2013, 03:59 PM r_towle Door hinges panel and latch panel move quite a bit... Dec 5 2013, 06:05 PM |
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