1973 porsche 914 pre-purchase inspection, rust right inner paneling Options

[wkp]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and have never owned a 914 before. Recently I had a PPI done on a 1973 914 2.0.

Inspector found little to no rust on entire car except for rust in the Right inner paneling (metal rot) picture attached.

How big of an issue is this rust and how costly to repair?

Thanks for your help.

[bkrantz]

Since the shelf is rusted through, I would want to really inspect (i.e. try to shove an ice pick through) the top of the longitudinal, aka Hell Hole, from below the battery to the lower corner where the firewall and inside fender wall meet.

And like others said, you should really get the outer rocker panels off, or at least detached along the bottom, and look for rust in the outer long.

Plus, my own pet rust spot, is the floor below the seats. Try to look under the carpet.

[wkp]

Since the shelf is rusted through, I would want to really inspect (i.e. try to shove an ice pick through) the top of the longitudinal, aka Hell Hole, from below the battery to the lower corner where the firewall and inside fender wall meet.

And like others said, you should really get the outer rocker panels off, or at least detached along the bottom, and look for rust in the outer long.

Plus, my own pet rust spot, is the floor below the seats. Try to look under the carpet.

Thanks Everyone for all the help. Will see if I can get additional pics with the rocker panels off.