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Jakester	May 25 2005, 03:24 PM Post #1
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Hey gang, Just wanted to introduce myself and say cool site. I've been cruising around the site for a few weeks now and I am very impressed by the quality of the posts and members (not to mention the cars!). I have been a member of several other car sites and such a large percentage of posts on those sites were rants, flames or whining. I've seen very little of that here and conversely have been EXTREMELY impressed and inspired by the restoration and modification threads that seem to abound. I have had my project car for over a year, but two kids, a new job and a move from Santa Cruz to Palo Alto have prevented much work on it. Originally, I intended my 1974 1.8 914 acquisition to be a short term money maker since the car ran fine (relative to not running at all), was currently registered and had some front end damage that I thought would be within my abilities to repair (as limited as those abilities are...). I found the car on Craigslist for $450. Since there was a free roller parts car (1975) also available at the same time, I pulled the trigger and got BOTH of them for $450 delivered. After I got the car settled in my driveway and pryed the hood open, I realized 914 fenders are not bolt on! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) So, typical of many 914 owners (especially the members of this site) I got more than I bargained for. Here is a pic of the front end after I cut the fender off.

Jakester	May 25 2005, 03:26 PM Post #2
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	OK, that image was huge, so I will try to shrink it down and post it next. I have a bunch of pics so I better figure that out now....

tat2dphreak	May 25 2005, 03:27 PM Post #3
stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region	welcome... yes, I think we all got more than we bargained for: more rust, more issues, and more fun! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) sounds like you got a great deal though!! btw, don't hit "preview"... it won't show the pictures... the site is like our cars: quirky

SirAndy	May 25 2005, 03:37 PM Post #4
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,623 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California	welcome to the club! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) you have come to the right place! please read the FAQ section on how to prepare and post pics ... we love pics ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Andy

Brad Roberts	May 25 2005, 03:39 PM Post #5
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None	(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) Welcome Jake !! B

Allan	May 25 2005, 03:39 PM Post #6
Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California	(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 03:50 PM Post #7
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	OK here is the first pic of the frontend after cutting off the bad fender. Attached image(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 03:52 PM Post #8
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Here is the interior during the initial work. I'm sure it's a familiar sight to many of you... Attached image(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:29 PM Post #9
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Here is a shot of the engine at the same time I was doing the body work. Notice the custom Italian wiring (i.e. spaghetti) and the lovely sponge/firewall pad... Attached thumbnail(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:40 PM Post #10
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Here is the left side after the job (pic taken last night). Attached image(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:40 PM Post #11
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Here is the front shot Attached image(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:41 PM Post #12
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Closer fender shot Attached image(s)

MoveQik	May 25 2005, 04:42 PM Post #13
What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region	Welcome (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:44 PM Post #14
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Shot of the weld seam (with 1 year's worth of rust on it - I know, shame on me, but what can I say... I lived by the ocean and have two kids, 7 months and 2 years...) Attached image(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:51 PM Post #15
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Close up of the light bucket. Any ideas on how to remove rust in that tight space easily? Attached image(s)

redshift	May 25 2005, 04:51 PM Post #16
Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869	Welcome Jakester! Looks like the 914 picked you, buddy. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Thanks for showing up with homework... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) and for making me feel... no wait.. I AM LAZY! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Remove the rust with a small wire brush, then use Ospho, or any other rust converter, then a seal coat of a metal protective paint. Miles

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:54 PM Post #17
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Here is a close up of the GAPING hole left behind by my un-expert welding at the crown of the fender where it meets the body closest to the door. Also - MAN they used a lot of seam sealer in this area and it STILL rusted over the years. Had to rebuild the pad for the upper hinge due to collision tweaking. Attached image(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:55 PM Post #18
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	The door seam turned out OK to the eye, but closes pretty roughly. Attached image(s)

Jakester	May 25 2005, 04:57 PM Post #19
lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097	Here is the interior. This was a daily driver for me for 2 weeks in between selling my '00 BMW 328i and buying the Honda Odyssey. There is still clutter left over from that commute time. Attached image(s)