1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust Options

[Nemisus]

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:

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seat mount is completely gone:

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Just behind the passenger seat... directly over the jack mount area:

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Same area as from the previous pictures only look from under:

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nearly completely separated from the top of the tunnel:

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Nemi

[Nemisus]

I did not say you are dumb. I said your statement was "possibly dumb". Stating you're going to take on a challenge because people told you not to is very Second Grade. This is not a statement from a rational adult.

If you want to tackle this because you like a challenge or like wasting your money or like wasting your time. Please do. I wish you the best of luck.

BTW, you are looking at Thousands of dollars of repairs. There is reward in completing a project yourself. I am not knocking that. Your car is not a good starting point for a project.

To each his own...

Mike,

I did not join this form to bicker with a grown man. You are entitled to your opinion and I except it as just that. I value any opinions.. even the ones that are negative.

For you to assume this is a waste of money and time, is to assume that everyone on this forum that has done exactly what I am engaging in is also a waste of their money and time.

I have seen some amazing things done with these cars on this forum. There is some real inspiring projects here. Why should I use that? Is that the point of a forum like this?

Why you think this project is a lost cause I may never know... I have seen far worse 914's returned to working condition.

You sir do no know me well enough to assume my state of mind. For you to assume I am not rational and making reference to my comments as seconds grade speaks volumes of your character!

All this crap aside, I really do appreciate your feedback on the cost vs starting point. I have taken this into consideration and have actively been searching for alternatives. In fact if I could find a way to TX there is an amazing deal on a perfect tub here on the forums. Some things are not meant to be I guess...

Thank you for the luck! Apparently I'll need it.