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 28 2015, 07:52 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 |
This kind of falls under the heading of..."if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it." From the pictures you've shown, the cost of media blasting would turn out to be miniscule compared to what you'll spend down the road. What if it was only $1000 instead of $1300? Would that change your perspective? Spending $1300 could save you thousands in the long run, but if that expenditure seems excessive, you're in for a long, sad story. Just my $.02. I have to ask because I've never needed to blast anything from a professional level... that has ZERO bearing on whether or not I can afford it. Sometimes I get the feeling that in order to be part of this forum you already have to know everything you joined the forum to learn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Sorry for the negativity but I've read a lot of threads that have similar projects and I see support and encouragement.... my thread... I should run away and not look back. That being said I appreciate the feedback. Mepstein, I have a lot of part to still remove before getting to where blasting is the next step. Right now I am working on a potential roller to replace the tub on this one. Still waiting on a return e-mail to see whats available? |
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