Rust cover up?, Car looks good, but how can I tell if rust is just covered |
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Rust cover up?, Car looks good, but how can I tell if rust is just covered |
Jon199 |
Jan 12 2019, 07:25 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Maine Member No.: 22,787 Region Association: North East States |
I am considering purchasing this project 914. I am concerned that rust may have been covered up by a rhino lining or similar spray application at the hell hole. Does anyone have any knowledge of the car or any advice as to what exactly what I should be looking for when I go inspect the car in person?
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914 Ranch |
Jan 14 2019, 10:57 PM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,418 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
If you're going to buy it to have a hot rod conversion you should run. Everything there needs to be reworked. So this may have all the parts in it you want you still have to build a car out of the parts. This car needs a complete rebuild of the chassis. I once bought a "rust free" car that had fiberglass on the firewall, inerfender wall and floors. I found out going over a dip when the battery box fell, sheet metal screws don't work in fiberglass.
For 10 Grand you can buy a nice driver ( 914 or Boxster ) in the South West , ship it home and learn to drive it. Maybe not a Cayman but Boxster for sure. 10K is a lot of money for a parts car... I have about $15 in this. In ten years it is still not done. |
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