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post Feb 22 2016, 05:53 PM
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Hi everybody. I was referred to 914 world from the guys over at Pelican Parts for information about restoring my first 'project car' a '71 1.7. Here are the pictures:

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post Feb 22 2016, 05:55 PM
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post Feb 22 2016, 05:56 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) How about a bunch of pic's. Some of the Hell Hole, longs, etc?
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post Feb 22 2016, 05:56 PM
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Give it a bath,,,,,,please.
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post Feb 22 2016, 05:58 PM
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She has been sitting for a very long time and I'm certain that the entire fuel system will need to be looked at and replaced. I am excited for the weather to warm up and I can get it out of the barn that its in and get to work.

Any pointers?

I'm looking forward to researching this forum and bringing this car back to life.

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post Feb 22 2016, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Feb 22 2016, 05:56 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) How about a bunch of pic's. Some of the Hell Hole, longs, etc?



I will have to get back into the barn to get pics of the 'longs' (I just learned what those are yesterday) What is considered the 'hell hole'?
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post Feb 22 2016, 06:00 PM
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Give it a bath,,,,,,please.



Once it is out of storage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Feb 22 2016, 06:03 PM
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post Feb 22 2016, 06:04 PM
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Start reading restoration threads
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showforum=78
And classic threads
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Everything you need to know is there.
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post Feb 22 2016, 06:04 PM
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Is that metallic gold? What a nice color. Have fun with the restoration and welcome!
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Welcome to the insanity. Hell hole = under the battery and surrounding areas. Pull off the rockers and check the Long's. Also check behind the seats and around the windshield for rust. Biggest issue with these cars is rust and cost to fix it.
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post Feb 22 2016, 06:09 PM
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Welcome to the insanity. Hell hole = under the battery and surrounding areas. Pull off the rockers and check the Long's. Also check behind the seats and around the windshield for rust. Biggest issue with these cars is rust and cost to fix it.

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Looks to be all original which is great.
Some helpful hints before you begin:

assess the extent of the rust
take pictures of everything before and during dis-assembly; videos are even better
label, tag and bag everything, because you will forget where it goes
don't throw anything away until you are 100% done

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post Feb 22 2016, 06:11 PM
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Love that color!

You have your work cut out for you (literally). There will be a LOT of rust on that passenger side, what you see on the surface is only 10% of what's actually there.

Read some of the restoration threads here to get an idea of the work needed. You have to strip the chassis to bare metal and get it on a rotisserie.
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post Feb 22 2016, 06:21 PM
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Metallic gold is the paint. It was so shiny still in the trunk that I almost swore that there was standing water in the trunk from the reflection from my phone flashlight.

The rocker panels are in bad shape, but there does not seem to be any rust that goes through any of the panels. The floors are rock solid as is everything by the pedals and under the seats. The battery tray is toasted. All other rust seems to be surface only, but again, this was first glance in an poorly lit barn with hardly any room to maneuver. I did not know what longs were until yesterday, so I will need to see those when I go to see the car next. The real issue with the body is the front passenger fender was crushed in and the front turn signals were damaged. I will have to drill out the spot welds and replace with another fender.

I am looking to get it running and driving and then work out the cosmetic issues as I go.

I will be looking through the restoration threads and taking notes as I go.

All the best.

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post Feb 22 2016, 06:35 PM
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The real issue with the body is the front passenger fender was crushed in and the front turn signals were damaged.

Actually, that will probably be the least of your worries. Fenders can be had for cheap and the turn signal assemblies aren't expensive either.

Like i said above, there will be a lot of rust hiding.

I'd be surprised if the floors are as solid as you think.
The factory painted over the sound deadening tar on the floors which tends to hide the rust underneath.

Just trying to get you prepared, we've all been exactly where you are right now ...
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post Feb 22 2016, 06:57 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 22 2016, 06:35 PM) *

I'd be surprised if the floors are as solid as you think.
The factory painted over the sound deadening tar on the floors which tends to hide the rust underneath.

Just trying to get you prepared, we've all been exactly where you are right now ...
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Yikes. Well. I guess I'll let you know when I can get it out of the barn. I'm not holding my breath, I am in MN...

(fingers are crossed though)
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post Feb 22 2016, 07:33 PM
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Get your self a HAYNES MANUEL for the 914 PORSCHE Automotive Repair Manual.
It will help you alot to see what you need to see.

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