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, 06:55 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 |
Thank you for your link. I understand from reading it that someone else is helping you along the way. Regardless of who is doing the work this has given me some inspiration. I would say that in the area of concern your car and mine have equally concerning damage. Mine might even be worse. Only getting in there will allow me to see the truth. This project will be like a hobby.. limited time to really get into it. I am a full time student and work 55-60 hours a week. My weekends are reserved for school work. This will inevitably cause a delay in progress. I am okay with this a hobby like this shouldn't be rushed. Again I thank you for sharing your progress I hope and pray you possess Jeff Hail skills. A good thread for you to go through would be Jeff Hail"s "Bringing out the Dead". Good Luck with whatever decision you decide to make. Neil Young was right..."Rust Never Sleeps!". All the best. Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) I may not have Jeff's skills, but my best friend works in fabricating and loves this kind of stuff. Together we have built some incredible things. I plan to share the progress as I go. Although there be several days and weeks between updates. Thanks for the luck! Cheers Nemi |
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