1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
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1974 914-4 2.0, Tackling the rust |
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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 |
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Jun 7 2015, 01:15 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 |
Search here on 914world for plans on building a rotisserie. Not that you asked for it, but my honest opinion is that you should take as many of the good parts off of that car (and there are tons) and find a new tub. About the only logical reason for restoring this car would be 1.) it belonged in the family (ie. was your grandpa's car) or 2.) it was an original 914/6 or 3.) it had some serious racing prominence. You know its funny really... I was just out working on the darn thing and had this very conversation with my wife as I was glooming over a pile of rust. I'm still not willing to admit defeat and one of the biggest motivating factors with anything that I do is when someone tells me I shouldn't or can't for some reason or another. I am not saying that anyone here has come out and said that, but I do get the feeling that most wouldn't disagree if I choose that route. While it might not makes sense for many it is a challenge I have excepted. At least at the current time frame. I just need to understand this is not going to be on the road anytime soon. My 6 year son might drive this thing as his first vehicle.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Well lets not hope it takes that long, but if it does so be it. |
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