Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
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Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
914orRust |
May 3 2007, 11:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 20-August 05 From: St. Paul, MN Member No.: 4,623 |
Ok. About 2 years ago, I purchased a 74 teener. Since then I've had the engine rebuilt and replaced more parts than I dare list all the while knowing that there is some serious hell hole/rocker panel rust to address. The car isn't sagging yet but I know this is an issue that must be addressed.
To make matters worse... I live in Minnesota and I have no welding skills of my own. Thus far I've contacted a couple random body shops and I've received responses ranging from "no way I'm touching that" to "you need a top off restoration". I know I can't afford a top off restoration. So, my question to the list is... do I throw in the towel and sell to someone that has welding experience? Is there a solution that does not require a full restoration? Is that option available in Minnesota? Thank you in advance for any wisdom you may have with this issue. ~Marc |
r_towle |
May 5 2007, 04:01 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,594 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
What you will need to do is some research here.
Look in the classic threads forum, and use the search tool. You need to make up some door braces first (its a good way to learn welding also) Remove the doors and install the door braces to keep the car the correct measurements. Search for the threads, search for door bracing etc. You will then need the motor removed, and the car on 4 jack stands, weight off the wheels. The proper measurements are up at the top of the page under the 914 info tab at the top. The one big thing to remember is that after you weld, the metal tends to contract a bit as it cools. To mitigate this, you only weld an inch at a time, and let it cool. otherwise you can actually shrink the long enough that the door wont fit correctly. Aside from that, you are fine. Look up resotration design. There are many drawings, and examples of how to install all the various parts you need. RIch |
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