 Yet another progress thread from TG, Hey I figure I better start contributing |
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| tdgray |
 Aug 10 2005, 09:51 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this  Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None  |
So I figure I better start contributing with some real content rather than stupid jokes and snide remarks. So here goes.
I purchased my 1973 1.7L for $300.00. Damn good thing to because there was about 8 thousand times the rust that I could see (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) (duh!) Before I tore the car apart I got the engine running. PO said fuel pump was bad. Turned out the relay was bad and in his attempts to fix the problem he reversed the fuel lines. Put a new relay fired right up...ran like crap but still it ran. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) After stripping all interior, electrical and accesories from the car the real work started. Nothing more than expected just a long list. Some of the problem area identified. 1) Rust in longs 2) Rear trunk and valance panel totally rusted out 3) Floorboards very rusted out - quite a few holes 4) Sill plates and door jams very questionable 5) Typical battery tray and engine shelf damage 6) Front trunk rusted around AC unit 7) Sail panels - bad PO repair with Bondo Just one note for the rest of this, I am not CptTripps... these pic's are over a years time span. The reason I am finally posting all this is to motivate me to get 'er done. It may not be realistic but I am still shooting for the FFC this year. I really have to get moving NOW! |
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| tdgray |
Jul 19 2006, 05:33 PM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
'Nother
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| cnavarro |
Nov 7 2006, 08:40 AM
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Cylinder Guru Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Chicagoland! Member No.: 49 Region Association: None |
Great thread. I just went through it again and it's inspiring.
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| shelby/914 |
Nov 7 2006, 09:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Absolutely fantastic job! The car looks beautiful. Can't believe the amount of rust work you took on. Every one of us that lives west of the Mississippi should review this thread before we take a sawsall to another tub. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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| i love porsche |
Nov 7 2006, 11:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
WOW...im practically speechless, ive been extremely dormant on my car..havent done anything in a long time...but this has really inspired me to get my butt in gear...awesome job man *applauds*
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| Steve Thacker |
Nov 7 2006, 01:26 PM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Todd, that is pure inspiration bud! Fantastic work ethics when it comes to getting it done. Turn around and take a big pat on the back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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