1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
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1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
Nemisus |
May 25 2015, 03:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 1-October 11 From: North Bay CA Member No.: 13,631 Region Association: Northern California |
Now that I have the 2.0 running adequately its time to tackle the rust issues...
When I first looked this car over I was so excited about getting it I didn't look as thoroughly as I should have. The cost of excitement I suppose... Although what I am about to show you isn't nearly as bad as some of the amazing restorations I have seen on this site, I still feel it is necessary to show you what I am dealing with! My hopes are that I can be pointed in the right direction. I am partially embarrassed to even show these pictures as the rot is minimal by comparison to what I've seen some members work with... here goes nothing... all the interior removed: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590830.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590831.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590831.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590831.4.jpg) seat mount is completely gone: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590832.5.jpg) Just behind the passenger seat... directly over the jack mount area: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590832.6.jpg) Same area as from the previous pictures only look from under: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432591623.1.jpg) nearly completely separated from the top of the tunnel: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590832.7.jpg) Nemi |
Nemisus |
May 25 2015, 03:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 1-October 11 From: North Bay CA Member No.: 13,631 Region Association: Northern California |
Under the car looking towards the front: Tunnel is in rough shape
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590844.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590844.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590845.3.jpg) This gives a basic of what I'm dealing with. Oddly, there is No rust in the "hell hole"... at least none that I can clearly see. The battery moved to the rear of the car and that might have saved this area... Anyhow, this is what I have to work with. Overall not terrible, but certainly more than I had hoped for in wanting a drive-able project. Comments welcome. Thanks in advance! Cheers |
Dave_Darling |
May 25 2015, 08:21 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
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Nemisus |
May 31 2015, 12:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 1-October 11 From: North Bay CA Member No.: 13,631 Region Association: Northern California |
Oddly, there is No rust in the "hell hole"... at least none that I can clearly see. Don't look with your eyes--look with a screwdriver. You might be surprised at what lurks under decent-looking paint. Especially in the hell-hole. --DD Found out today that there is not rust in the Hell Hole because its already been repaired... From what I see it was decently done from the engine side, but not so well from the outside... I came across several black widows while looking around so I wasn't able to get a good look from under the fender side..this thing is crawling with spiders and spider eggs. If mood is good enough I may just drop the engine to get this project going. I was hoping to drive it some, but since I don't have first gear I might as well get that going too. Curious... I have Reverse just fine... should I still consider the linkage as the cause for 1st being gone?? Or is it possible to have R and not 1st. I read that they are the same gear set and when you loose one you usually loose the other. Anyhow.... look out for some future pictures... |
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