 How bad is this rust?, rust spotted in hell hole on another "rust free" car |
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| nwm5709 |
 May 31 2016, 11:29 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 7-January 16 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 19,536 Region Association: South East States  |
So I've recently looked at another 914 for sale. It's a very nice car on the outside, but when the owner told me its completely rust free of course I was suspicious. I found two small holes in the hell hole area. Generally, the underbody of the car is solid and the door gaps are good.
Attached are some pictures of the hell hole area which is the only rust I could find. I have not seen the longs with the rockers off, but I did get under the car on a lift. Image 1 - the hell hole from the top Image 2 - looking at another spot, below the hell hole from under the car. Image 3 - Not sure if this helps, but it is a shot behind the rocker on the passenger side. Assuming there isn't any more, is this rust a minimal repair? Would cutting out around the two holes and welding a small patch be a good repair or would it take more work? Note, this is not meant to be a project car, but some repairs are OK. Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| Andyrew |
May 31 2016, 02:44 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Looks pretty typical. I would say you could patch it pretty easily once you found the extent of the thin metal. Expect to have to patch the right side vertical piece as well.
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| nwm5709 |
May 31 2016, 08:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 7-January 16 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 19,536 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 31 2016, 04:44 PM)  Looks pretty typical. I would say you could patch it pretty easily once you found the extent of the thin metal. Expect to have to patch the right side vertical piece as well. I suppose that means removing the rear quarter panel to access it from the outside? |
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| Chris914n6 |
May 31 2016, 09:49 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,328 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(nwm5709 @ May 31 2016, 07:54 PM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 31 2016, 04:44 PM) Looks pretty typical. I would say you could patch it pretty easily once you found the extent of the thin metal. Expect to have to patch the right side vertical piece as well. I suppose that means removing the rear quarter panel to access it from the outside? No. He meant the part behind the pump and filter. |
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Posts in this topic
nwm5709 How bad is this rust? May 31 2016, 11:29 AM
SirAndy Assuming there isn't any more, is this rust a ... May 31 2016, 11:49 AM Chris914n6 The surrounding area that is pitted is bad metal a... May 31 2016, 02:10 PM
Andyrew I actually meant the part behind th battery, its a... Jun 1 2016, 06:55 AM RobW I've seen fully repaired and painted hell hole... Jun 1 2016, 07:37 AM nwm5709 Yes I agree. The vertical section behind the fuel ... Jun 1 2016, 07:41 AM Andyrew Should be, but rust spreads. Grab some kind of rus... Jun 1 2016, 08:39 AM dlee6204 :agree:
The rust should really be treated if yo... Jun 1 2016, 08:42 AM Chris914n6 The engine shelf is not my "vertical" pa... Jun 1 2016, 04:03 PM rick 918-S Way worse than that. The second layer of metal is ... Jun 1 2016, 04:19 PM nwm5709 Thanks for everyone's input, but I got outbid ... Jun 1 2016, 05:32 PM
jmitro good for you for doing your homework and not rushi... Jun 1 2016, 07:00 PM |
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