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| mr2by4 |
  Nov 22 2015, 08:38 AM
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I have a rusty lower suspension console on the passenger side. Is there any hope of finding a donor piece in good shape, or should I just get a replacement/repro piece?
It looks like the repro piece is easier to install since it is hopefully made to original spec and should fit right in. What is the best source for a reproduction console? Are they all created equally or will I be better off with one vendor over another. Is there a good video or thread to walk me through it? I found thousands of hits on the list, but have not been able to sift through them to find what I need. I had hoped I would not be doing rust repair, but ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) time for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| 914werke |
Nov 25 2015, 01:28 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,058 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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sorry to say...Tip o' the ice burg.
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| mr2by4 |
Nov 25 2015, 07:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Nov 25 2015, 11:28 AM)  sorry to say...Tip o' the ice burg. This is why I am interested in an option other than the iceberg. I am in no position to take on an entire iceberg at this point. It might be better for me to get this one back together and sell it at a loss and start over. Or make a serviceable repair, put it back together and enjoy it until I am ready to tackle ripping of that whole passenger side engine bay area to deal with my concealed iceberg. |
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mr2by4 Rear suspension console Nov 22 2015, 08:38 AM
mr2by4 I will try to get in and get some pictures of the ... Nov 22 2015, 08:44 AM mepstein They all originate from reproduction design. It... Nov 22 2015, 08:53 AM cary Here's the place & the part ............... Nov 22 2015, 09:25 AM
mr2by4
Here's the video you were looking for.
https... Nov 22 2015, 10:20 AM mr2by4 Thanks for the suggestions.
Here is what I am look... Nov 22 2015, 10:13 AM cary Here's my little project .................. :(... Nov 22 2015, 10:45 AM cary Why it comes time to install the new part. Stay 10... Nov 22 2015, 10:55 AM cary On my replacement I drilled a couple drain holes j... Nov 22 2015, 11:36 AM mr2by4
On my replacement I drilled a couple drain holes ... Nov 22 2015, 02:24 PM 914werke As is normally the case you have more issues lurki... Nov 23 2015, 09:50 AM mr2by4
As is normally the case you have more issues lurk... Nov 23 2015, 11:57 AM mbseto
I do not want to step onto the slippery slope of... Nov 23 2015, 12:59 PM ClayPerrine You are going to have to pull the fuel lines I ins... Nov 23 2015, 08:13 PM cary So I have myself covered, but I need a bit of advi... Nov 23 2015, 10:54 PM mr2by4
So I have myself covered, but I need a bit of adv... Nov 24 2015, 07:41 AM mr2by4 Cleaned up the rust area to reveal the extent of t... Nov 25 2015, 01:17 PM mepstein
sorry to say...Tip o' the ice burg.
This is... Nov 25 2015, 07:29 PM 02loftsmoor get in there aggressively , clean and sand blast ... Nov 25 2015, 04:22 PM ndfrigi my 71 1.7 has a replacement from restoration desig... Nov 25 2015, 07:26 PM mr2by4
my 71 1.7 has a replacement from restoration desi... Nov 25 2015, 09:34 PM mr2by4
my 71 1.7 has a replacement from restoration desi... Nov 26 2015, 01:49 PM cary Don't throw the baby out with the bath water .... Nov 25 2015, 11:27 PM DirtyCossack
Don't throw the baby out with the bath water ... Nov 26 2015, 09:48 AM mr2by4
You'll need this after you put the console ... Dec 1 2015, 09:30 PM cary Hopefully we can get them added to the wish list.
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I think the new part from RD will be made with ... Nov 26 2015, 10:12 AM mr2by4 Does Restoration design claim to make these parts?... Nov 26 2015, 10:29 AM brant
Does Restoration design claim to make these parts... Nov 26 2015, 11:35 AM cary Based on my inquiries and purchases. Some parts ar... Nov 26 2015, 12:32 PM cary Here's a shot from ndfrigi.
The circle in a... Nov 26 2015, 02:42 PM ndfrigi
Here's a shot from ndfrigi.
The circle in ... Nov 26 2015, 03:30 PM flyer86d It's really not that bad of a repair. I did on... Nov 26 2015, 04:02 PM mr2by4 So there is a chance that the console is the worst... Nov 26 2015, 05:14 PM mr2by4 I was on the fence about whether to patch or repla... Nov 29 2015, 04:57 PM DirtyCossack Be ready for some more extensive work. The rust on... Nov 29 2015, 07:34 PM ClayPerrine I have a battery tray and support for you. Nov 29 2015, 07:47 PM mr2by4
I have a battery tray and support for you.
Then... Nov 29 2015, 08:03 PM cary Doing a Google search it looks like the factory pa... Nov 30 2015, 08:06 AM mr2by4
Doing a Google search it looks like the factory p... Nov 30 2015, 11:50 AM mr2by4 I am so discouraged. I got my suspension console i... Dec 5 2015, 02:15 PM cary It's kind of like peeling an onion .............. Dec 5 2015, 09:12 PM mr2by4
It's kind of like peeling an onion ............. Dec 6 2015, 06:51 AM cary
I think both your assumption and Georges advise ... Dec 6 2015, 10:10 AM DirtyCossack If you want to put off the big repair, I think you... Dec 6 2015, 07:48 AM mepstein The suspension consoles rust from the inside out. ... Dec 6 2015, 07:57 AM mr2by4
The suspension consoles rust from the inside out.... Dec 6 2015, 05:19 PM mbseto
The trick is to become an artist with the cut off... Dec 7 2015, 12:07 PM mr2by4
The trick is to become an artist with the cut of... Dec 7 2015, 01:46 PM mbseto Yeah, I'm on a similar track. Peeled off patc... Dec 7 2015, 02:57 PM mr2by4 So I have leaped in with both feet. I started cutt... Dec 23 2015, 07:17 PM |
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