New Here Metal Replacement Order, Body repair order of process Options

[SeanP]

Hi All

New here and this is my first post. Located in the UK. Have restored my 66 912 back to near factory standard with some owner modifications, (think Fuchs, carbs, and exhaust).

I have purchased a 74 2.0 914 to restore.

I have got the car running on its original fuel injection system and have sorted a majority of the electrical issues, (Ignition switch and some fine wiring mods removed). So the mechanical side of the car is fine.

Having been through the car I need to replace the usual floors battery, tray, front suspension pan, (YIKES), and the rocker panels. Someone had welded some folded flat plate over the floors and rockers so I am having to cut that fine piece of work off to replace all of the corroded metalwork.

Is there a preferred order of replacement?
Which bit should I tackle first?
Also need to brace and pull the car back into alignment as the door gaps are narrow at the the bottom and wide at the top. Thinking of using some metal box welded to the inside of the cabin with a turnbuckle to pull the rear back into alignment. What do you guys think?

Many thanks in advance for the help

Sean