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> Tunnel Pictures, In case you wanted to see inside
Bartlett 914
post May 10 2007, 07:20 AM
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Stevo asked to see some pictures of the tunnel I have. Here they are for all to see.



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post May 10 2007, 07:22 AM
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More pics. After new lines installed.


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post May 10 2007, 08:54 AM
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Now that's car porn!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post May 10 2007, 10:45 AM
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actually wouldnt that be the car equivalent of open-heart surgery?

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post May 10 2007, 11:30 AM
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actually wouldnt that be the car equivalent of open-heart surgery?

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No. Further south. Think colon or there abouts.
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post May 10 2007, 01:23 PM
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just wondering how people deal with rust in the tunnel?
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post May 10 2007, 01:47 PM
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just wondering how people deal with rust in the tunnel?


My car was one of the worst cases. Rear window leak and it sat for a long time. The tunnel and in between the firewalls must have had had a lot of standing water in them. My solution was drastic. I replaced both firewalls, front and rear pan, and I also replaced all the tubes in the tunnel. I am still worried about the inside of the longs. The outsides are fine. Inside? It would be nice if there was a tunnel floor patch. I suppose It could have been cut out / repaired and welded back in place. The accelerator tube is very close to the bottom. I cut into it in several places removing the floor pan. If you are considering this, be careful.
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post May 10 2007, 02:29 PM
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just wondering how people deal with rust in the tunnel?


My car was one of the worst cases. Rear window leak and it sat for a long time. The tunnel and in between the firewalls must have had had a lot of standing water in them. My solution was drastic. I replaced both firewalls, front and rear pan, and I also replaced all the tubes in the tunnel. I am still worried about the inside of the longs. The outsides are fine. Inside? It would be nice if there was a tunnel floor patch. I suppose It could have been cut out / repaired and welded back in place. The accelerator tube is very close to the bottom. I cut into it in several places removing the floor pan. If you are considering this, be careful.


These pictures are great and the pictures posted on this site have helped me a great deal viewing the under skin of the car. I am dealing with rust issues and continue to find more as I remove parts and coverings. I was surprised to see so many rust areas under the original floor pan tar, to the point of replacement of the rears. I also found a great deal of rust at the divers side firewall so your pictures helped me understand whats in the tunnel and what I am dealing with if I have to replace the lower firewall. The PO had done a good job of covering up the rust damage with fiberglass and paint, I'm very disapointed finding so many rust areas he covered you reall could not tell at first sight. I am questioning weather to go any further with the project to the point of finding a project car. I have viewed the restoration pictures on the AA site which I found very informative and George at AA has helped me a great deal with any questions I had. I have bought several repair panels and parts to get the car in shape, but continue to find surprises. Sorry just frustrated and venting. I really love these cars and looking at my car from the outside it will turn your head But……… It may be better and less expensive to find a good roller. Mike
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post May 10 2007, 03:06 PM
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These pictures are great and the pictures posted on this site have helped me a great deal viewing the under skin of the car. I am dealing with rust issues and continue to find more as I remove parts and coverings. I was surprised to see so many rust areas under the original floor pan tar, to the point of replacement of the rears. I also found a great deal of rust at the divers side firewall so these pictures will me understand what in the tunnel and what I am dealing with if I have to replace the lower firewall. The PO had done a good job of covering up the rust damage with fiberglass and paint. I am questioning weather to go any further with the project to the point of finding a project car. I have viewed the restoration pictures on the AA site which I found very informative and George at AA has helped me a great deal. I have bought several repair panels and parts to get the car in shape, but continue to find surprises. Sorry just frustrated and venting. I really love these cars and looking at my car from the outside it will turn your head But……… It may be better and less expensive to find a good roller. Mike
P.S tanks again for the pic



How about a picture of your car? This car I am repairing probably should have been cut up. I had the bug to restore another car. I wanted a project but not really this much of a project. I decided that once I started it, I would finish it. Looking back, it hasn't been that bad. It has been modest amount of money and a lot of labor. It is really coming along fine. Hopefully it will be done this Summer. All welding is done. Just some fender repairs and paint need to be done.
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post May 10 2007, 08:16 PM
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Very cool. Thanks. That really helps one see what's going on in there, especially when running new fuel lines.
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post May 10 2007, 09:02 PM
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Very cool. Thanks. That really helps one see what's going on in there, especially when running new fuel lines.

No problem. The fuel lines I installed are from Chris Foley. They fit pretty nice. But then it was easy for me with everything open.
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post May 10 2007, 09:06 PM
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very cool....thanks.
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post May 10 2007, 11:09 PM
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This car I am repairing probably should have been cut up.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have seen it in person. Your a better man than I. Then again you do have all the neat tools and shop. yes, I'm jealous (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
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post May 11 2007, 05:48 AM
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Hi Garold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)

Can't wait to see your nice newly painted ride. It it home yet?
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More pics of a center tunnel can be found here:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...nter_tunnel.htm

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post May 11 2007, 01:09 PM
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QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ May 10 2007, 12:47 PM) *

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just wondering how people deal with rust in the tunnel?


My car was one of the worst cases. Rear window leak and it sat for a long time. The tunnel and in between the firewalls must have had had a lot of standing water in them. My solution was drastic. I replaced both firewalls, front and rear pan, and I also replaced all the tubes in the tunnel. I am still worried about the inside of the longs. The outsides are fine. Inside? It would be nice if there was a tunnel floor patch. I suppose It could have been cut out / repaired and welded back in place. The accelerator tube is very close to the bottom. I cut into it in several places removing the floor pan. If you are considering this, be careful.

If I use a rust inhibitor spray and spray it as much as I can in the tunnel, will I damage anything inside the tunnel? (i.e. fuel lines?) What if i just pour POR-15 and just let it spread as far as it can go?
any thoughts?
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