 A few questions regarding..., hell hole repair and towing |
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| Hammy |
  Mar 31 2006, 07:18 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  |
Well now that the engine's out (thanks Andrew) it's time to get the engine bay cleaned up.
We know a welder who will fix the hell hole area for pretty cheap. I already have a new battery tray and support, but that's all I have. It appears that the only spot rusted through in the hell hole is the part just to the left of the long (engine shelf?). The rest is solid. So, do I have to order and buy the whole actual engine shelf piece, or can I just buy some sheet metal and have the bad stuff cut out and then patched? I'm not worried about it looking concours. Also, should I have the welder guy cut open the top of the long a bit (then weld it back), so I can spray some rust neutralizer in there, just in case? But, we have to get the car to the welder guy.... Soooo, how do we go about towing the 914? We're thinking of renting a flatbed car trailer from Uhaul. Would that work? What about a tow dolly? Thanks for your help (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 31 2006, 07:19 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
get a hammer and dolly and lets learn how to metal work (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) its really fun, and really chep. weld and fit, weld and fit...
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| Hammy |
Mar 31 2006, 07:24 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 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) I don't even know what a hammer and dolly is (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 31 2006, 07:26 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
andrew can weld too. he can explain it... a hammer is used to hit the metal and form it into shape (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) a dolly.... etc... do a little googling. im CONFIDENT you can get a nice looking repair piece by yourself (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| Hammy |
Mar 31 2006, 11:55 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 |
I don't have a welder...
My engine and tranny are out, so if I rent a dolly, do I just leave the CV joints hanging there? Or what should I do? |
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| Aaron Cox |
Apr 1 2006, 12:26 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
have andrew do it for you... or buy the repaire piece and pay to have it installed (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
for reference...hammer/dolly set (IMG:http://weisstool.com/store/products/AP-5510.jpg) |
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