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

[Chris H.]

Here's the good part:

You have what looks to be a really good drive train there. A 2.0L makes anything you put it in fun to drive and a decent value. No matter what happens with the tub, you have that.

Did you take a look at LeftCoastErik's thread? He's working through some unexpected rust and repair issues. Even found a previous repair on his car with a green section grafted in (not a huge problem if done correctly). If you or your friend are at his skill level you're all set.

You really have to take that tub down to the bare metal like he did and check the whole thing. There is a lot of rust in your center tunnel, like water was getting in there regularly. Looks like the floor pans might have been treated with POR15 or something like that which could just be masking the issues. Media blast it, grind it off, however you want, but start with a fresh palette to work from with no surprises. The good news is that most of the repair panels are available if you want to do the work. The reason you're getting recommendations to move the parts to another tub is that it's a LOT of work to repair rust. But..if you want to do it we'll cheer you on. Go for it. Take a look at Veltror's thread. Now that's a car that was almost gone. Don't think it's done yet but he is determined.

BTW McMark had a flared roller for sale for a while. Not sure if he still has it but he is in the Bay area (until he moves). Marathon Blue originally.