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| Rhodes71/914 |
 Jan 7 2005, 06:07 PM
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It's time for my first rust repair project.
Thankfully I got lucky when I got lucky when I bought my car, it doesn't have a lot of rust, just a couple of spots. I am going to tackle the worst first so I can get the refreshed 2.0 in. Here is a photo of the spot. It is foward of the batt. tray and right in the lower front corner of the engine bay. I removed a funky metal patch that the previous owner had riveted and thrown some kind of gunk on to seal it up, How much more should I cut away? and then ... (IMG:http://homepage.mac.com/seanrh1/.Pictures/914%20Pics/rust%20hole.jpg) |
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| Root_Werks |
Jan 8 2005, 11:14 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,334 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Hey Sean! Well, it really doesn't look too bad. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) I would only cut away what you need to, which will probably be a little more than you think? If the metal is thinned due to rusting, but still feels solid, you may find welding to it will only punch holes in it. So best to cut it out as well.
Also, it is harder, much harder, but try to butt seems together, don't lap them. It sure makes for a cleaner looking repair. Above all, weld and add metal. If you have a decent grinder, you can always clean it up later. And if you get really stuck, let me know. Maybe I can make a day trip and come help out! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) |
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Rhodes71/914 My first rust repair Jan 7 2005, 06:07 PM
elocke When I learned to weld and practiced enough to tak... Jan 7 2005, 10:49 PM trekkor Here's my take, as I just finished this one la... Jan 8 2005, 03:23 PM Rhodes71/914 Trekkor - thanks for the link I knew I had seen a ... Jan 8 2005, 04:13 PM Rhodes71/914 Some cutting done. Kinda tuff getting the cut-off ... Jan 13 2005, 09:52 PM trekkor Way to go!
I think our cars rust areas are ab... Jan 14 2005, 12:15 AM skline Just my take on this, maybe I have done it wrong i... Jan 14 2005, 12:41 AM trekkor Just used a #60 grit lap sander disc on my grinder... Jan 14 2005, 01:20 AM spare time toys Never and I can not say NEVER enough start to work... Jan 14 2005, 07:43 AM trekkor Or you can be like me, and do it [i]all in four we... Jan 14 2005, 09:45 AM Rhodes71/914 Trekkor can you email your templates? That would b... Jan 14 2005, 10:42 AM type11969 take a real good look down into that long to see w... Jan 14 2005, 11:00 AM davep They don't call that the hellhole for nothing.... Jan 14 2005, 12:01 PM JCG Sean
Keep digging. My car had a "small" hole unde... Jan 14 2005, 12:10 PM Rhodes71/914 Jim if it looked that bad for me I think I might c... Jan 14 2005, 04:40 PM
SpecialK Sean, I'm going to be dealing with the same me... Jan 14 2005, 06:07 PM |
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