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> OFFICIAL GRASSHOPPER "RUSTORATION" THREAD, lots-o-rust
CptTripps
post Nov 8 2005, 07:20 AM
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You are doing great man...I'm SURE you are going to do this restoration in record time.

Here's the thread I did on replacing floor pans...I used a spot weld remover a little different than the one mentioned earlier.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=...=ST&f=2&t=24244

It's a LOT easier than it looks. just takes some patience. If I had to do it over again, I'd have jacked the car up about 3-ft.

Hit the edges with a wire-brush to get rid of all the undercoating and then spend a few hours getting rid of all the spot welds. It's a GIANT pain in the ass...but VERY worth it!

Good luck man....let us know if you need help.
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post Nov 8 2005, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE (grasshopper @ Nov 8 2005, 04:24 AM)
nope,i never got it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

Send me your e-mail address to gabalke@charter.net and we'll see if we can deal. I'm parting out a couple of 74's and perhaps there are parts I have that you may need.

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post Jan 15 2006, 04:53 PM
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well, i have got alot dont latley, and have also decided to put my 2.2 SIX in it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) the car is comletely stipped down now, i have patched some rust, removed the engine, made support braces, and got some new metal from a donor car. Here is a picture of the SIX in its current state


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post Jan 15 2006, 04:54 PM
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the old engine is out (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)


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post Jan 15 2006, 04:55 PM
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how the car sits (note the rollbar on my workbench (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) )


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post Jan 15 2006, 04:58 PM
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found some really heavy duty adjustable...things... i cant remember what they are called now... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)


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post Jan 15 2006, 04:59 PM
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got some metal for the pedal area


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:00 PM
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turnbuckles...
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post Jan 15 2006, 05:01 PM
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thanks arron, i remembered after i posted (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) inner and outer firewall


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:03 PM
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did some work on the rear sail panel area. The before picture


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:04 PM
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welded up the inner part.... yes, its ugly, but you dont see it, and i am still working on my welding.... but i am getting better (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:06 PM
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added another piece to make it the way it originally was


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:07 PM
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also did some work on the rear fender. holes cut


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:08 PM
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patches fitted


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:09 PM
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nice clean welding surface


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post Jan 15 2006, 05:11 PM
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welded and primered.... came out better than i expected, but i could still do better.. thats the last for now


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post Jan 16 2006, 12:17 AM
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post Jan 25 2006, 10:23 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Thanks to Grasshopper (GA) and Michelko (Deutschland) for great pics. I'm going through some of the same rustoration on a 74 1.8. I've done some work (new floor pans, etc) on my 70 VW Beetle, but I have found the 914 to be tougher to work on. I think I have discovered the proverbial "Hell Hole". Trying to get at it is the worst part, plus the car had AC and the hoses are going to have to come out I think. Anyway as a newbie to the 914 world I may need some help. Thanks again; great job. Geodude from MS.
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post Jan 25 2006, 11:34 PM
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A hopefully not too offtopic post about welding:

From the pictures of your welds it looks like you are either not using MIG to shield, or are not using enough voltage (ie not enough current). If you already have a shielding gas, you might try increasing the voltage a bit (and/or slowing down the wirespeed).

Ive got a Lincoln 120V 3200HD welder (like the 135 but without continuous voltage controls), and I find that if I keep the wire speed between 2 and 4 (out of 10) and just vary the voltage (and amount of gas, if necessary) I get the best results. Ive been welding a lot of 16 and 18 guage steel (currently building my own bead blast cabinet) and have had a lot of success on the B voltage setting with a wire speed of about 2.5. Preventing burn through seems to be a lot more technique, but you need to make sure you've got enough currrent to create a smooth, low bead without buildup around the weld. Ive only been welding since the beginning of last summer, so if anyone with more experience feels like correcting me please do so!

BTW, your restoration looks great, grasshopper. I can't wait until I can finally buy the 914 ive been lusting after all these years.
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post Feb 26 2006, 02:28 AM
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Hey Barry ,
how´s about some update on your project?

Keep on working man.

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