1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
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1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
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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 |
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Jun 6 2015, 08:15 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 |
Here is an overdue update of the my 74 2.0 restoration:
Decided to drop the engine today so I could get a better look at what might be hiding. I think overall things could have been worse, but I am trying to remain optimistic and could be kidding myself. The Hell Hole has definitely seen some repair... Will need more work I think as whoever repaired it only fixed what was visible. Tomorrow if I have time I plan to clean the car as much as possible. The spider eggs and webs are everywhere. Enjoy the progress pics! 2.0 waiting to be cleaned up! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643353.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643353.2.jpg) Not that I doubted the car wasn't a real 2.0... it has become hard to find a 914 intact with its original motor... at least this confirms a legit 2.0. Anyone know how to match the engine number to the VIN? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643353.3.jpg) These next few pics I was getting a glare from the sun.. sorry for the quality: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643353.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643353.5.jpg) Just below where the battery tray would be... not sure of the correct term for this area... but its in needs of repair: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643353.6.jpg) Battery Tray area... hard to tell what was done from this side, however its clear from the outer.. couldn't get a camera inside to truly see. Will have to get to that later. Looks rusty... little surface rust but otherwise solid. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643353.7.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643354.8.jpg) This side (driver) is surprisingly solid. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643354.9.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643354.10.jpg) an interesting picture I took through the shift rode hole. Hard to see it, but its rusted to hell in there. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1433643354.11.jpg) That about does it for today. I have been making my shopping list and I'm not sure where to shop for parts. Auto Atlanta has a lot of stuff, but so does Restoration Design. Any recommendations? Suppose in the end as long as I get what I need it wont really matter where I buy from. Well thanks for viewing the progress this far! Cheers 914World |
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