 Rear trunk refinish.....or not? |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
  Dec 2 2006, 01:12 PM
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Here it is again, folks, and I'm seeking input, advice, and direction. This is all original, including the black, mysterious "trunk putty". The car is going to get a complete repaint.....do I redo this trunk? Leave it alone? Get rid of the weird, pliable, black putty and "spot" paint those areas, or just clean up the whole trunk and include it in the respray? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| Ferg |
Dec 5 2006, 09:51 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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with all the rust being found during the strip down of this car, it would be crazy not to do the trunks as well...
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| Pat Garvey |
Dec 5 2006, 07:42 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 5 2006, 12:51 PM)  with all the rust being found during the strip down of this car, it would be crazy not to do the trunks as well... Ferg If you look closely, you'll see that the major rust is confined to the passenger side of the car, and does not include the longs. Trunks are good & reaaly NEED nothing. I must be getting old, but why cover history with paint unless it's needed for protection? I'd leave the rear alone. Would do the bottom third of the front trunk to get rid of blisters, but that's all. AND, that's me. The owner should do what makes him warm & fuzzy. |
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| Ferg |
Dec 6 2006, 09:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Dec 5 2006, 06:42 PM) QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 5 2006, 12:51 PM) with all the rust being found during the strip down of this car, it would be crazy not to do the trunks as well... Ferg If you look closely, you'll see that the major rust is confined to the passenger side of the car, and does not include the longs. Trunks are good & reaaly NEED nothing. I must be getting old, but why cover history with paint unless it's needed for protection? I'd leave the rear alone. Would do the bottom third of the front trunk to get rid of blisters, but that's all. AND, that's me. The owner should do what makes him warm & fuzzy. Your telling me he has no rust in the longs? Are we looking at the same pics?  My point is/was that it hides everywhere, especially in a car thats seen winter. I agree that both trunks look really good, but at this point, I see no added value in saving orig paint in trunks. I'm really happy to see this car redone, it's great that a owner has the gut's and nerve to tear into a nice car like this. I'm watching this thread all the way through. Ferg |
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| Pat Garvey |
Dec 6 2006, 07:26 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 6 2006, 12:06 PM) QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Dec 5 2006, 06:42 PM) QUOTE(Ferg @ Dec 5 2006, 12:51 PM) with all the rust being found during the strip down of this car, it would be crazy not to do the trunks as well... Ferg If you look closely, you'll see that the major rust is confined to the passenger side of the car, and does not include the longs. Trunks are good & reaaly NEED nothing. I must be getting old, but why cover history with paint unless it's needed for protection? I'd leave the rear alone. Would do the bottom third of the front trunk to get rid of blisters, but that's all. AND, that's me. The owner should do what makes him warm & fuzzy. Your telling me he has no rust in the longs? Are we looking at the same pics? My point is/was that it hides everywhere, especially in a car thats seen winter. I agree that both trunks look really good, but at this point, I see no added value in saving orig paint in trunks. I'm really happy to see this car redone, it's great that a owner has the gut's and nerve to tear into a nice car like this. I'm watching this thread all the way through. Ferg You're looking at pan rust. The longs were given a clean bill of health. Paul...step in here if things have changed. |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 8 2006, 12:14 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Dec 6 2006, 05:26 PM) You're looking at pan rust. The longs were given a clean bill of health. if that's the case, please shoot the "mechanic" who gave the longs "a clean bill of health" ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) what you see in the picture is the metal portion of the heater tube *inside* the long. the bottom of the long is *completely* rusted away!!!! this is the underside of the hell-hole. you usually see that kind of rott in that place if the acid has corroded the top of the long and then puddled up on the bottom, rusting through. this is a MAJOR structural problem you're having there! i can gurantee you that your car is sagging right now. you need to make sure the car is moved into spec AND supported with additional braces between the doors and preferably an adjustable X on the top before you start welding this up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Andy |
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1970 Neun vierzehn Rear trunk refinish.....or not? Dec 2 2006, 01:12 PM
9146986 I'd say touch it up as best you can and leave ... Dec 2 2006, 07:04 PM Pat Garvey I say leave it alone!
You 914 is one of the v... Dec 2 2006, 07:49 PM 914runnow QUOTE
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