Should I part-out my 914?, advice |
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Should I part-out my 914?, advice |
dkos |
Dec 31 2004, 12:04 PM
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say, "RUST"! Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Philadelphia, PA Member No.: 3,204 Region Association: None |
I just happened to have a few bucks in my pocket when I came across this '72 1.7. I've always want one and figured it would be a good father/son project. Well being a bonehead with a bonus check in his pocket I bought the car (this is why my wife usually handles the money). Once I got it home and up on jacks I started to discover a lot of rust hidden under those brand new rocker panels. When I jack the car under the jack points I can see the the door frame opening up. While the battery tray looks pretty good from above, once I got under the car I discovered there was some damage to the area underneath it. The jacking donut on the passenger side rear is pretty much gone. The car runs great. It starts right up even in the cold after sitting a week. The interior looks pretty nice except for a questionable reupolstering job on the drivers seat by the PO.
I'm not afraid of hard work and I know someone willing to give me welding lessons. I'm not looking to race this car or to restore it to original form. I just want to drive it safely. Will installing the Brad Mayeurs kit make this car safe to drive? Is it worth fixing or should I try to recoup my money parting it out? Can I make my money back parting it out? Can I find a rust free 914, in the Philadelphia area, for under $5000 to replace it? Any advice appreciated. |
spare time toys |
Dec 31 2004, 12:09 PM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Let me be one of the first to say Welcome to the club. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) Can you post photos to help us decide just how bad it may be.
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nebreitling |
Dec 31 2004, 12:10 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
welcome to the board!
if your unibody is rotting that much, then it's probably not worth repairing. BUT, if the rest of the car is nice (or, nice enough), then you can just buy yourself a tub and swap all the parts into it. tub=$1k west coast + $600 or so shipping and you got yourself a car! |
GWN7 |
Dec 31 2004, 12:44 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Hello and welcome
It all depends on how much you need to repair and if you have a place to do the repairs. Skills can be learned/ tools bought. There are several members here that are doing exactly what you are describing now. Some are doing more. Post some pictures of the areas on your car and we will have a better idea of what your up against and can advise you. Take a look at the repair threads that others are doing, like THIS one for instance. There are two strengthing kits available for the car. One goes outside (Brad Mayeurs) and the other goes inside (Engman) but before you add those you should fix the cause of weakness by replacing the rusted metal and treat the other areas that can be reached with a rust inhibitor. It sounds like a doable project (car starts and runs and the rest looks ok) The satisfaction you will get when your compleated will be worth it. As long as you don't sucume to either DW or NW disease along the way. |
Joe Bob |
Dec 31 2004, 12:51 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Yup....better to get a good tub and transfer yer running gear. Don't cut it up.....keep it for parts or another restore it....
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dkos |
Dec 31 2004, 02:37 PM
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say, "RUST"! Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Philadelphia, PA Member No.: 3,204 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the replies! I think I'm gonna take my chances and try to repair this car. I don't have room for another car though. I'll try to post some pictures this weekend. From what I've seen on this site a lot of people have repaired much worse.
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