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 30 2015, 09:25 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 |
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. Unfortunately for me McMark sold the car a few months ago. Since I have little time to actually spend on the current tub I am actively looking as far as So Cal for any good tubs. There is one on Clist that is flared going for about 2k, but I know very little about it. Maybe I'll look it up again and see if anyone can take a look at it for me? One thing I am set on is finding a Rotisserie. I'd prefer to find one used, as we all know these aren't cheap. One great thing about welders--you can make stuff. I suggest that putting together a rotisserie would be an excellent warm-up project for your welding skills. If you start with a couple of engine stands, you have the rotating bits taken care of. Just hook them together, and build the bits that mount to the car, and there's your rotisserie! --DD You know Dave I have considered doing exactly this. I've actually spent some time looking over the design that Restoration Design makes. Anyway I go building my own will certainly cost less. And as you said it, would be a great way to get back into the groove of welding. It has been some time. |
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