 Replacing rusty jack points, So this is what it means to own a 914... |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| Lilchopshop |
 Mar 10 2020, 04:31 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Member  Group: Members Posts: 94 Joined: 17-February 20 From: New York Member No.: 23,932 Region Association: North East States  |
Pulled my rocker covers today to inspect for rot. Unfortunately I found significant rust on both jack points and the driver’s side long has a good size rust hole. I’m going to cut and patch the bad spots in the longs, but I’m trying to avoid a complete resto right now and I don’t want to get into exterior bodywork. The rear fenders are in pretty good shape but they seem to block access to the top flange of the jack point plate. Does anyone know if the jack points can be replaced correctly without cutting out a lower portion of the rear fender?
Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s)  
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| 911GT2 |
Mar 11 2020, 08:58 AM
Post
#2
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 2-March 11 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 12,773 Region Association: Europe 
|
Just out of curiosity. Do people leave the jackpoints off? Or are they structural?
|
|
|
|
| rjames |
Mar 11 2020, 10:05 AM
Post
#3
|
|
I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,426 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
|
QUOTE(911GT2 @ Mar 11 2020, 07:58 AM)  Just out of curiosity. Do people leave the jackpoints off? Or are they structural? The jackpoints themselves aren’t structural, but the longs they attach to are. IMHO your car isn’t safe to drive until the longs are properly repaired. It looks like you’ve got quite a bit of rust to cut out and replace. If you decide to fix it, make sure you brace the car before you start cutting and welding. |
|
|
|
| 911GT2 |
Mar 11 2020, 11:00 AM
Post
#4
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 2-March 11 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 12,773 Region Association: Europe
|
QUOTE(rjames @ Mar 11 2020, 08:05 AM) QUOTE(911GT2 @ Mar 11 2020, 07:58 AM) Just out of curiosity. Do people leave the jackpoints off? Or are they structural? The jackpoints themselves aren’t structural, but the longs they attach to are. IMHO your car isn’t safe to drive until the longs are properly repaired. It looks like you’ve got quite a bit of rust to cut out and replace. If you decide to fix it, make sure you brace the car before you start cutting and welding. I understand, but why place them back if they aren't structural and are a big reason for rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
|
|
|
| 914e |
Mar 11 2020, 11:34 AM
Post
#5
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 497 Joined: 21-February 20 From: Arizona Member No.: 23,951 Region Association: Southwest Region
|
QUOTE(911GT2 @ Mar 11 2020, 10:00 AM) QUOTE(rjames @ Mar 11 2020, 08:05 AM) QUOTE(911GT2 @ Mar 11 2020, 07:58 AM) Just out of curiosity. Do people leave the jackpoints off? Or are they structural? The jackpoints themselves aren’t structural, but the longs they attach to are. IMHO your car isn’t safe to drive until the longs are properly repaired. It looks like you’ve got quite a bit of rust to cut out and replace. If you decide to fix it, make sure you brace the car before you start cutting and welding. I understand, but why place them back if they aren't structural and are a big reason for rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) They are not structural to the car, they are structural to supporting the jack point to the car structure. Not something you want to fail while changing a flat. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
Lilchopshop Replacing rusty jack points Mar 10 2020, 04:31 PM
IronHillRestorations You'll probably have to cut a section off the ... Mar 10 2020, 04:44 PM dlee6204 It is possible to replace the points without cutti... Mar 10 2020, 05:38 PM flyer86d I’ve done it by cutting out the lower couple of ... Mar 10 2020, 05:59 PM Superhawk996 Uh, what what do you intend to weld to? Can’t w... Mar 10 2020, 07:07 PM bbrock Yeah.... I'm afraid you are beyond being able ... Mar 10 2020, 07:13 PM cary Yes you can.
But you can only do 3 rosettes on the... Mar 11 2020, 08:45 AM
SirAndy ... and are a big reason for rust. :confused:
The... Mar 11 2020, 11:22 AM brant
... and are a big reason for rust. :confused:
Th... Mar 11 2020, 11:49 AM 911GT2
... and are a big reason for rust. :confused:
Th... Mar 11 2020, 02:05 PM
bbrock
... and are a big reason for rust. :confused:
Th... Mar 11 2020, 04:14 PM Superhawk996
Just a slight amendment to this. They should ha... Mar 11 2020, 05:47 PM brant cut the fender and repaint...
welcome to the typi... Mar 11 2020, 09:28 AM bkrantz
cut the fender and repaint...
welcome to the typ... Mar 11 2020, 07:57 PM larryM simpler advice - never buy a 914 (or 911 et al) wi... Mar 15 2020, 12:46 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com NEVER cut the exterior sheet metal!!!... Mar 11 2020, 09:30 AM Cairo94507 This is disappointing- we have all been there. I ... Mar 11 2020, 09:50 AM SirAndy Mandatory reading for anyone doing rust repair on ... Mar 11 2020, 10:47 AM thelogo
Mandatory reading for anyone doing rust repair on... Mar 11 2020, 08:17 PM Lilchopshop Thanks to all for the responses and opinions (neve... Mar 12 2020, 05:55 AM jagalyn Everything else looks really good... Seeing the ye... Mar 12 2020, 06:31 AM bkrantz What about the passenger side? Mar 12 2020, 09:21 PM mepstein
What about the passenger side?
:agree: Check t... Mar 15 2020, 12:50 PM Superhawk996 I can always appreciate someone willing to save an... Mar 15 2020, 12:50 PM Lilchopshop So, this happened this week... going full restora... Mar 19 2020, 06:00 PM Superhawk996 :sawzall:
Way to dig in!
:welder: Mar 19 2020, 06:09 PM dlee6204
:sawzall:
Way to dig in!
:welder:
:ag... Mar 19 2020, 07:01 PM bbrock Yes sir! Good job. It's clear that you m... Mar 19 2020, 07:10 PM bkrantz Welcome to the resto club. Mar 19 2020, 08:43 PM Lilchopshop
Welcome to the resto club.
Thanks! :beer2: ... Mar 20 2020, 06:23 AM Superhawk996
By "club" you really mean, "bunc... Mar 20 2020, 09:09 AM bbrock
By "club" you really mean, "bunch ... Mar 20 2020, 09:30 AM StarBear
Welcome to the resto club.
Thanks! :beer2:... Apr 28 2020, 08:55 AM FourBlades Glad to see you are going to save it, you won... Mar 20 2020, 07:53 AM FourBlades I went back and re-read michelko's thread for ... Mar 20 2020, 08:12 AM rjames Hard to tell, but it looks like the jack stands yo... Mar 20 2020, 10:18 AM Lilchopshop Peeled back some more of the outer long so I could... Mar 21 2020, 04:08 PM Lilchopshop Scrolling through YouTube this morning and found t... Mar 22 2020, 07:34 AM Superhawk996 Yup, that hidden rust at the seat belt anchor coul... Mar 22 2020, 07:46 AM Lilchopshop I’ve been chipping away at this project over the... Apr 28 2020, 08:35 AM euro911 I’ve been chipping away at this project over the... Jan 7 2021, 07:23 PM Lilchopshop Finally got the passenger side long closed up and ... May 16 2020, 10:21 AM Lilchopshop Got the sill triangles installed today. Had the s... May 18 2020, 10:54 PM luft nice work Lilchopshop, compliments. One day i star... May 18 2020, 11:39 PM Lilchopshop Some more progress over the last few weeks... pass... Jul 9 2020, 06:14 PM frostyf
Some more progress over the last few weeks... pas... Sep 1 2020, 07:26 PM 930cabman Great project and great progress. Recent update? Jan 7 2021, 06:20 PM ThePaintedMan Nicely done. You really made progress quickly and ... Jan 7 2021, 06:52 PM Lilchopshop Well, it’s been a few minutes since I last worke... Dec 13 2022, 04:38 PM 930cabman Great news, back into the shop. A family member on... Dec 13 2022, 05:26 PM |
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 22nd January 2026 - 05:52 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2026 IPS, Inc.