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| obscurity |
 Mar 10 2006, 07:51 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Atlanta ,GA Member No.: 5,628 Region Association: South East States  |
I put new tires on the car, replaced the fuel lines, bought a new battery, got it running, and the weather is great (77 deg) so I am all ready to drive the car a little this weekend and then I see this...
I don't plan to do too much driving but is this even safe to take out on the road? I just don't want to destroy the car before I have a chance to fix it but I would love to take it for a spin (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1142042148.jpg) |
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| obscurity |
Mar 10 2006, 07:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Atlanta ,GA Member No.: 5,628 Region Association: South East States |
well that image a was little larger than I had planned for but...
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| grasshopper |
Mar 10 2006, 07:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None |
is that the right side rear suspension console?? I cant tell by the pic, but its it cracked?? If it is, i highly suggest that you dont drive it. It could tear off when driving.... mabey you could take a better picture?? what about the longs??? need more info
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| Hammy |
Mar 10 2006, 07:55 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
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| Gint |
Mar 10 2006, 07:55 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,070 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
JZS
Try this... I'd fix that before I drove it too much. Attached image(s) 
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| Allan |
Mar 10 2006, 08:04 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Definitely needs to be fixed....
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| SirAndy |
Mar 10 2006, 08:20 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
looks like it's already rusted through ... (see pic) ...
take a big screwdriver to it. don't be gentle. if there is any kind of rust other than surface rust, DONT drive the car ... that's your rear suspension mount. if it brakes while driving, you're dead ... fix it! that part is available from restauration design ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) also, having rust there usually means there more rust coming your way. how does the rest of the tub look like ???? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) Andy |
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| scotty b |
Mar 10 2006, 08:24 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Definitely do not drive on that! To be totally honest, you're most likely going to be extremely bummed at what you find under there when you go to replace it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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| obscurity |
Mar 10 2006, 08:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Atlanta ,GA Member No.: 5,628 Region Association: South East States |
I'm debating whether I can do this myself but can anybody recommend a good shop to do a hell hole repair in or near Atlanta (aside from Automobile Atlanta or are they the best choice)?
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| SirAndy |
Mar 10 2006, 08:27 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
ooops, would help to *attach* a pic ...
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| obscurity |
Mar 10 2006, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 411 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Atlanta ,GA Member No.: 5,628 Region Association: South East States |
to be perfectly honest the rest of the car is pretty good. The battery rust is bad but I didn't think it was unfixable. Is there anyone around atlanta that might want to take a look at it and give me a prognosis? |
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| scotty b |
Mar 10 2006, 08:29 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
it is a nasty nasty job that requires some good welding and precise placement. Remember this is what ytour suspension arm bolts to so it must be well secured and properly placed. Any metal that is suspect underneath the console will also need to be replaced. Engine/trans needs to be dropped as does the whole suspension on that side.
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| watsonrx13 |
Mar 11 2006, 05:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
You can replace it, if you're prepared. I replaced mine, but you'll have to remove the engine and the right side suspension. Remove the console (drill out all of the spot-welds), order a replacement from www.restoration-design.com, then weld it back in.
Here's a link to my website that documents the procedures I followed. Also, here's what mine looked like before. As you can see, it evidently broke before and the PO just welded it up. Good luck.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) BTW, DO NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL YOU HAVE IT REPAIRED. -- Rob Attached image(s) 
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Mar 11 2006, 10:33 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
Rob,
AWESOME WEB SITE! The photographs, the explainations, great work!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) This is a project I'm eventually going to need to do (when I get the $$$ for parts) and your steps really help me visualize what I'll need to do. Adds to my confidence level. I'm a good hobby welder, I'm just a little intimidated by this deep work. Don't move your web site or lose it, I've got it bookmarked! |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Mar 11 2006, 10:36 AM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
Rob,
What are your steps for removing the paint and getting that great, bare metal look? Edit: Nevermind, it's here: http://www.tampabay914.com/7491412262004.html This post has been edited by Air_Cooled_Nut: Mar 11 2006, 10:40 AM |
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