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 |
Nemisus |
May 31 2015, 10:52 AM
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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 |
Thanks Shadowfax!
I am trying really hard to not be discourage. The issue I am going to face is having the funds to buy what needs to be replaced... which is why I was hoping to be able to drive it for a while while I collected what was needed. I knew this wasn't going to be a cost effect restoration, but dove into anyway. I have always been a fan of american muscle... then one day a friends Dad gave me a 75 Porsche 914. Since then the 914 has earned its place in my heart. While the 75 was drive-able it had its issues that took significant value from the car. My fear is I'll get to a point with this car and not be able to continue... if that happens and it sits for a long time I'll loose focus and it will never get complete. My goal is to have the rust taken care of by the end of this summer. I have already calculated the cost for parts and know what I'm in for. I just need to take is slow and steady when the repairs get going. Whew... feel like I went off on a rant for a bit. Anyhow... the weather is cold so I might not get the motor taken out today. I recently had back surgery and cold weather isn't nice to me. Stay tuned! Cheers Nemi |
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