914 Restoration Advice, Anyone used Classic Porsche Restoration review Options

[bartd]

Has anyone had experience with Classic Porsche Restoration in Easton, MD? My 914 has been sitting in my garage for 20+ years with frame damage from a leaking battery. Looks like where the strut(?) attaches to the frame is rusted and the car looks like it has a broken leg.
I am considering Classic Porsche Restoration to do the work.
If you have other suggestions for restoration garages near eastern Virginia, please let me know. Thanks!

[mepstein]

The 914 longs are made up of layers of metal. Rain used to come down over the battery, mix with battery acid, flow into the hell hole and pool in the longs and suspension consoles. The little drain holes were often clogged and acidic water would sit for days. That’s one of the reasons these cars rust from the inside out. Another is the foam that Porsche used in many of the corners and sail panels. It would crack and water would wick into the foam and sit against the metal. Even the driver side has its own hell hole. These cars are over 50 years old.
It just takes a really good assessment both before and during repair to know where you stand and how deep you need to go. The metal is mostly available and reasonably priced. The labor cost can escalate quickly and can not always be nailed down prior to digging in.

[bartd]

The 914 longs are made up of layers of metal. Rain used to come down over the battery, mix with battery acid, flow into the hell hole and pool in the longs and suspension consoles. The little drain holes were often clogged and acidic water would sit for days. That’s one of the reasons these cars rust from the inside out. Another is the foam that Porsche used in many of the corners and sail panels. It would crack and water would wick into the foam and sit against the metal. Even the driver side has its own hell hole. These cars are over 50 years old.
It just takes a really good assessment both before and during repair to know where you stand and how deep you need to go. The metal is mostly available and reasonably priced. The labor cost can escalate quickly and can not always be nailed down prior to digging in.

Yup, sounds like exactly what happened to mine. I lived in Milwaukee for a few years and thought I was doing a good think to have it undercoated by Ziebart with a lifetime warranty against rust. I'd have to take it back to where I had it undercoated in Milwaukee in order for them to evaluate and honor the warranty.

If I can't find a place closer than Wilmington I'll be in contact with you. You've been very helpful.