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| peter71 |
 Feb 24 2005, 10:04 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-February 05 From: campbell,ca Member No.: 3,549  |
Hi, yet another question from a 914 rookie. I found a '73 2.0 that is in really good shape, except there is a patch of rust rot under the battery tray (around 3"x5")- a screwdriver could be easily pushed through. Is this a red flag, or is it a relatively easy (and hopefully inexpensive) fix? Where could i get this kind of work done and done well?
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| skline |
Feb 26 2005, 11:37 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Yeah, I remember that car, it was clean on the outside. It wasnt even sagging but it was just a matter of time. That is the one all cut up in your garage now isnt it?
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| peter71 |
Feb 27 2005, 06:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-February 05 From: campbell,ca Member No.: 3,549 |
Is there anyone in the south bay area that can do the rust repair in the hellhole area?
thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
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| sgomes |
Feb 27 2005, 07:15 PM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
He's not in the south bay but I'd vote for McMark. From what I've seen on here, he does a pretty damn good job!
914club profile His homepage |
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| peter71 |
Feb 27 2005, 09:50 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-February 05 From: campbell,ca Member No.: 3,549 |
What are the plugs in the picture? is one from a battery tray support? Other one possibly a drain (maybe one of the causes of the rust)? Is there a similar plug on the driver side?
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| peter71 |
Mar 1 2005, 08:35 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-February 05 From: campbell,ca Member No.: 3,549 |
Got some new pics of the rust from inside the engine compartment under battery tray? Whats the verdict??
thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| peter71 |
Mar 1 2005, 08:36 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-February 05 From: campbell,ca Member No.: 3,549 |
another.
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| peter71 |
Mar 1 2005, 08:37 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-February 05 From: campbell,ca Member No.: 3,549 |
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| peter71 |
Mar 1 2005, 08:40 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 2-February 05 From: campbell,ca Member No.: 3,549 |
Still repairable?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) At what kind of expense?
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| skline |
Mar 1 2005, 08:45 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well Pete, That doesnt look too bad. The battery tray is pretty much gone and will need a new one. They can be bought for around $60.00 and you can weld it in yourself. I have done a few of them. As for the rust underneath, it doesnt look like it got too much of the long so I would say its very repairable. As for cost? I dont know as I do all the work myself. If you were to pay someone to fix that, just for labor it could be about $300 or $400. Depends on where you take it. I hope this helps. It is easily fixable. I would go for it. If the price was right anyway.
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| nine14cats |
Mar 1 2005, 10:19 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
Hi Peter,
The new pics don't look that bad. I still think you should have the owner pull the rocker panels off and shoot pics of them for you if you haven't seen the jack post areas yet. Also, did he give you pics of the suspension console area (where the swing arm attaches to the body?). I agree with Scott, fixable. You've got several ways to go here, you can buy replacement pieces, make your own pieces (a la Trekkor! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) ) which looked awesome by the way, etc. If you can't weld, I know several folks here in Campbell by us that can do it for you. Even some mobile welders who are car guys. Just give that car another once over and have the PPI done. There's a tad more surface rust on the car than I'd prefer (just my preference) but if this is the only problem, it may be a solid car. How much is he asking? If he hasn't discounted for the repairs....he should. Let me know if I can help. Bill P. |
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| bryanthompson |
Mar 1 2005, 10:36 AM
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Check it out... 3 loops! Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 23-April 04 From: elwood, ne Member No.: 1,970 |
pfft, it's only a flesh wound.
this, is rust (and no, i haven't made any progress yet): Attached image(s) 
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| Triaddave |
Mar 1 2005, 10:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 31-December 03 From: olympia,wa Member No.: 1,478 |
here is a good check for a questionable car:
unlatch the targa top at the rear only,windows both down.grab the car by the rear wheel well and pull up and notice any reveal differences between the door and the body. if there is an issue with the car, it will show up here. i had a 73 car that broke in a 20 mph turn,interesting ride. |
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| riverman |
Mar 1 2005, 01:07 PM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
I say jump right in and buy it. Then go to your FLAPS and buy 4 jack stands, 2 trolley jacks, an angle grinder, a box of cut-off/grinding wheels, a MIG welder, some POR-15, a complete set of metric wrenches, a mechanics dolley....
Then go to your FLLS (Friendly Local Liquor Store) and get a case of your favourite poison and then sit down at your computer and join the rest of poor, addicted, tortured souls. I look forward to seeing your Progress Thread. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| scruz914 |
Mar 1 2005, 03:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) With Scott's post too. You should also take into consideration that there will be more damage under what you see now. Error on the worst case scenario side when estimating time and expenses. Pulling off the rockers is a must considering the rust you are seeing in the hell hole area. The battery tray is minor, way minor, compared to cancer in the longs. You should look at both sides of the car. What does the rest of the car look like? Have you looked under the carpet and seats, spare tire area in the front trunk, under the carpet in the rear trunk? As previously mentioned you are in the perfect location to get some help looking at the car before you start bargaining. Is the car in the Bay Area? Just ask here if anyone can accompany you. -Jeff |
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| Allan |
Mar 1 2005, 04:37 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Yep, fixable. Get those pics under the rocker and suspension ear though. You are lucky, you live in what seems like the rustoration center of California so you have lots of resources. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| redshift |
Mar 1 2005, 06:33 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
LMAO! You are supposed to do all that before you get a car... It's not all so bad, if you can weld, surely. If you can't weld, you can learn, if you don't want that kind of project, move on, and there is another car for around the same price somewhere, without those issues. My take. M |
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| nine14cats |
Mar 1 2005, 06:46 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
I saw the ad for this car and pictures and it does look really nice on the outside. Interior is in good shape, paint looks good, appearance group, performance group options, 2.0 alloys.
My concern for Peter is that the guy is asking ~$6500 for the car. It seems a bit high for the rust.... Just my opinion. I think the price should be lower. Bill P. |
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| 914 novice |
Mar 1 2005, 08:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 2-January 05 From: san jose,ca Member No.: 3,391 |
Bill or Peter, Which classified section are you looking in? Thank You,Paul |
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| xsboost90 |
Mar 1 2005, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
thats not rust...
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| xsboost90 |
Mar 1 2005, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,393 Joined: 2-August 04 From: cincinnati Member No.: 2,432 |
this is rust!
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