 Seam weld 914 body, What's the Pro's & Con's ? |
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| Rog914 |
 May 7 2003, 03:36 PM
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914 Fanatic  Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Reisterstown,Md Member No.: 93  |
I'm think about restoring my 914 this coming winter. While I have it down to bare metal I was thinking about seam welding the body to stiffing up a 30 year old flexing body. Has anybody done this? I'd just like to hear the "Pro's & Con's" on why or why not to do this.
Thanks, Ralph 74 2.0 |
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| URY914 |
May 7 2003, 07:03 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,968 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
You guys are soooo funny!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Weight saving ideas: 1. I could acid dip it, but it may just be gone when I go to pull it out of the tank. 2. I thought I'd just paint it with one coat of paint. I'll buy a pint and thin it out. 3. I could run it only with a can of STP Oil Treatment in it and NO oil. |
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Rog914 Seam weld 914 body May 7 2003, 03:36 PM
Brad Roberts Its a LOT of work. But I feel it helps. Weld for 2... May 7 2003, 03:40 PM Aaron Cox :huh: what exactly is "seam welding" May 7 2003, 04:43 PM Gint I assume it's all the spot welded body panel j... May 7 2003, 04:50 PM Aaron Cox ok...i get it now....dunt know much about welding ... May 7 2003, 04:51 PM URY914 Feel under the car at the rocker panel. There is t... May 7 2003, 04:52 PM Mueller Hey Paul.....
In order to make your car even ligh... May 7 2003, 05:05 PM L8Apex I agree with Mueller. I'll have my trusty fri... May 7 2003, 06:01 PM Brad Roberts Literally stitch it. There is no need to lay conti... May 7 2003, 06:35 PM Rog914 Brad, Thanks for the reply. I'll most likely w... May 7 2003, 09:50 PM Gint Mind if I ask which seams you're planning on w... May 7 2003, 09:52 PM Rog914 Ginter, Yes. Well most all the spot welded seams.
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Brad Roberts No problem Ralph. I'm glad we have another eas... May 7 2003, 10:38 PM |
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