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oildrips
post Aug 6 2015, 05:01 PM
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Hi everyone. Thanks for having me on the forum.

I'm a new owner of a 1974 914-S. I purchased the car last night, knowing that it needs some rust repair.

Has anyone tackled the job of the rear inner wheelhouse panels? So just inside the rear wheel arch, where the body starts to curve upwards, the actual corner/curve piece has some rot.

Do these panels (both left and right) exist for sale? Am I better off fabricating the pieces?

Also, is the floor patching better to do from the top or from underneath?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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post Aug 6 2015, 05:09 PM
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You're going to need this: Restoration Design. It's all been done before. Start searching the threads here!

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post Aug 6 2015, 05:13 PM
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You're going to need this: Restoration Design. It's all been done before. Start searching the threads here!

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Thanks for the welcome. I went on that site last night, and they seem to only sell the right side of the wheelhouse, pp330 and pp331. Does the left side exist?
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post Aug 6 2015, 05:15 PM
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Before you get overwhelmed with stuff, read the threads on this board, any of them having to do with rust, restoration, panel replacement, etc.

Then get your car up in the air and really go over it to identify the extent of the rust you will need to address. You want to completely assess the entire car so you can come up with a manageable plan to make the car solid, safe and road-worthy.

Lots of people here who know these cars inside and out who will be happy to give you advice to help you attain the car you want.
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post Aug 6 2015, 05:38 PM
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I agree, your best bet is to search the forums. You will find info on door bracing, rotisserie designs, etc. Read, read, read..... it's all there free you just have to go find it.

.... and post some pics.
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post Aug 6 2015, 05:53 PM
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Thanks for the welcome. I went on that site last night, and they seem to only sell the right side of the wheelhouse, pp330 and pp331. Does the left side exist?

The left side is not needed nearly as much. The right side is often collateral damage from the hell hole. Are you sure these pieces need to be replaced? If you do need it, one option would be to put WTB in the classifieds. Someone parting out a car can probably help you.
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post Aug 6 2015, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(oildrips @ Aug 6 2015, 07:13 PM) *

Thanks for the welcome. I went on that site last night, and they seem to only sell the right side of the wheelhouse, pp330 and pp331. Does the left side exist?

The left side is not needed nearly as much. The right side is often collateral damage from the hell hole. Are you sure these pieces need to be replaced? If you do need it, one option would be to put WTB in the classifieds. Someone parting out a car can probably help you.


I'll have to do some digging. On other forums I've been a part of, most popular topics are 'stickies' and always at the top. Does such a thing exist here for the common metal repair?

I'll need those pieces for sure. Been thinking about how to fab them all day.
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post Aug 6 2015, 06:34 PM
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post Aug 6 2015, 06:37 PM
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There are "stickies" but you probably want what's in the Restoration and Build threads and/or what's in the Lapuwali Classic Thread Forum. Go to "Forums" up above and then browse through these.

Here's one in particular that's a classic, and relevant to your task, although on the passenger side: Digging into Hell. That'll take some time to read through!
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post Aug 7 2015, 05:41 AM
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Also look for repair threads by scotty b, rick914-8 and mcmark. Lots of others, its worth the time to search and read.


If we stickied every rust repair thread, it would take up the first 1000 pages. we're talking 914's

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post Aug 7 2015, 06:33 AM
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try the below for searching this site. someone posted it before and it seems to
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post Aug 7 2015, 08:07 AM
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Welcome fellow Calgarian. There are several of us here and we have an unofficial owners group providing support and parts. Post some photos!!!
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post Aug 7 2015, 08:36 AM
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post Aug 7 2015, 09:39 AM
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Feeling welcome.

So the deal is done, car is paid for (locally) and just waiting for me to pick it up. Its far more complete than I previously realized. I've been sourcing parts from some of the people here on this forum, and I might not need them (so thank you for your time).

Some things about the car.

Is a 74 with a GA engine.
Key will start the car, but not stop the car. Need to stall it to shut the engine off.
Needs repairs to the inner wheelhouse on both sides. I've only seen the right side panels for sale. Does anyone sell the left sides or am I fabricating one?
Missing the engine lid/vent knob
I looked underneath, and there is only 1 heat exchanger/heater box (driver's side). The other looks either like a header, or that the tin was removed from the heat exchanger. Is this normal? There is an aux. fan in the engine bay (driver's side) behind the seat that looks plumbed into the heat exchanger.

How do I post pics?
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post Aug 7 2015, 09:50 AM
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What part of town are you in? Several of us up here in the north end.
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post Aug 7 2015, 10:10 AM
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What part of town are you in? Several of us up here in the north end.
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South Central Calgary (Deerfoot and Peigan area)
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post Aug 7 2015, 11:35 AM
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Did you buy the black car that was over by Chinook Mall?
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How do I post pics?

There's a thread for that in the FAQ section:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showforum=16
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Did you buy the black car that was over by Chinook Mall?


That's the one.
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Feeling welcome.

So the deal is done, car is paid for (locally) and just waiting for me to pick it up. Its far more complete than I previously realized. I've been sourcing parts from some of the people here on this forum, and I might not need them (so thank you for your time).

Some things about the car.

Is a 74 with a GA engine.
Key will start the car, but not stop the car. Need to stall it to shut the engine off.
Needs repairs to the inner wheelhouse on both sides. I've only seen the right side panels for sale. Does anyone sell the left sides or am I fabricating one?
Missing the engine lid/vent knob
I looked underneath, and there is only 1 heat exchanger/heater box (driver's side). The other looks either like a header, or that the tin was removed from the heat exchanger. Is this normal? There is an aux. fan in the engine bay (driver's side) behind the seat that looks plumbed into the heat exchanger.



Take a couple of weeks and do nothing but look at the other posts, particularly those that deal with complete restoration. You'll answer most if not all of your questions and learn a lot.

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