 What am I getting myself into?, Restorable or parts car? |
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| Mr. M |
 Nov 26 2017, 06:13 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 16-May 17 From: Midwest Member No.: 21,111 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
First time posting here, hopefully I'm in the right section. I have a 1974 2.0 liter sitting around. Do you guys think this car is completely restorable or am I better off making it into a parts car? Any info on what panel I need to buy, to repair the rusted areas, would be extremely helpful! Thanks in advance for any comments.
The first two pictures are of the passenger side suspension mounting point. The next three are of the drivers side door area. The picture after that is of the passenger side rot. Last picture is of the battery tray area---seems to be in ok condition. Attached image(s)       
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| Krieger |
Nov 26 2017, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,706 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None 
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Unless you really , really love cutting, fitting and welding. When you get into it it is always worse. That looks like a parts car.
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| Chris914n6 |
Nov 26 2017, 06:52 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,317 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Since there is the possibility it's a parts car anyways, I'd strip the chassis. Put all the good parts in 1 pile (or shelves), put all the ok parts in a second pile, and all the crap in a third. Price out replacement cost for the 2nd & 3rd piles. Then sand blast the chassis at all rusty or rust likely areas and price out replacement sheet metal. At this point you have a very good idea of what you're getting into.
If you're looking at $3-4000 as a minimum then a better car might be a better deal, just sell off the extra good parts. |
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| Larmo63 |
Nov 26 2017, 07:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
That chassis looks DONE!!!!!
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| Mike Bellis |
Nov 26 2017, 07:39 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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Usually when the rust hits the driver door jam the car is done. This spot usually rusts last. That means the car is full of rust and the repair for all the metal work needed far exceeds the cars value.
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| 914Sixer |
Nov 26 2017, 07:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,878 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Parts car
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| EdwardBlume |
Nov 26 2017, 09:34 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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I had rust coming through Dads car from inside the sail panel. You could also drop a volleyball through the HH. In 1997 dollars, I spent 7K to repair it. I think you're in tough condition unless you can cut, weld and paint.
Good luck! |
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| porschetub |
Nov 26 2017, 10:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
oh dear don't go any further please only the brave and some of the best welders I have seen on here have gone where its nothing but insane but I admire them all.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Nov 27 2017, 02:45 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,498 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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A 74 2.0L can be a fantastic 914. Its only original once....someday that car in that condition will be very valuable but you will need the vision. Think of how many 914s have already perished. This 914 can be saved but it take dedication and the right person who has the time/skills/money.
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| mb911 |
Nov 27 2017, 06:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,842 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Nov 27 2017, 12:45 AM)  A 74 2.0L can be a fantastic 914. Its only original once....someday that car in that condition will be very valuable but you will need the vision. Think of how many 914s have already perished. This 914 can be saved but it take dedication and the right person who has the time/skills/money. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Mine was that bad .. I do feel if we keep cutting them into parts cars there will be no cars left.. All the parts are available.. If you are in a rush the car is not for you.. If you have time and the willingness to read and learn you can fix it. |
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| Front yard mechanic |
Nov 27 2017, 07:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,161 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None
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Suspension ears are a beotch (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Nov 27 2017, 12:40 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,628 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
And since nobody has mentioned it yet, check to see if there is any signs of orange paint on your white '74, especially around the rockers and valences.
Unless that is a light blue, in which case i agree, it's a parts car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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