1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
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1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
Nemisus |
May 25 2015, 03:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 1-October 11 From: North Bay CA Member No.: 13,631 Region Association: Northern California |
Now that I have the 2.0 running adequately its time to tackle the rust issues...
When I first looked this car over I was so excited about getting it I didn't look as thoroughly as I should have. The cost of excitement I suppose... Although what I am about to show you isn't nearly as bad as some of the amazing restorations I have seen on this site, I still feel it is necessary to show you what I am dealing with! My hopes are that I can be pointed in the right direction. I am partially embarrassed to even show these pictures as the rot is minimal by comparison to what I've seen some members work with... here goes nothing... all the interior removed: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590830.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590831.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590831.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590831.4.jpg) seat mount is completely gone: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590832.5.jpg) Just behind the passenger seat... directly over the jack mount area: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590832.6.jpg) Same area as from the previous pictures only look from under: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432591623.1.jpg) nearly completely separated from the top of the tunnel: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i98.photobucket.com-13631-1432590832.7.jpg) Nemi |
mepstein |
May 25 2015, 04:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don't think your rot will be minimal. Pull the rocker covers and poke around some more. Our cars have spot welded seams that allow moisture to enter into the body cavities. So they literally rust from the inside out. Check out the passenger suspension console, the pedal box reinforcement, the rear trunk, and the area where the bumpers are bolted in. As you remove paint, undercoating and seam sealer, you will find more rust. It can all be fixed.
I would also buy some stainless steel fuel lines from tangerine racing. |
SirAndy |
May 25 2015, 05:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,641 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
you will find more rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That looks pretty bad and be assured, there is more hiding. I hope you're good with a welder! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Most parts you will need are available from RD: http://www.restoration-design.com/ What's the VIN? A black '74 always makes me suspicious ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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