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| FourBlades |
 Dec 15 2007, 02:02 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin  Group: Members Posts: 2,056 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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Hello 914 World Members!
I am starting on restoring a $500 914 that was left in a field for several years with no windshield. The car belonged to the POs older brother and thus has sentimental value. The sold it to me on the condition that I not part it out. I was looking for a project so this was fine with me. This is my first restoration project so I figured I would learn a lot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The car is a mixture of really good sections, appears to have suffered no major accidents, is straight, never been repainted--but it has totally rusted out floors and hell hole. All the suspension mounting points are not rusted. The door gaps are all even and good. If I can replace the floors, I think it will be a good straight car. Many small parts were stolen while it was "stored" and the wiring loom is a complete loss. Thanks for any comments...John |
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FourBlades Starting a 1973 restoration Dec 15 2007, 02:02 PM
FourBlades I want to keep an eye on the tune and health of my... Jul 17 2008, 02:21 PM FourBlades Its another beautiful day in the Sun Shine State. ... Aug 19 2008, 02:25 PM Eric_Shea Stay dry and keep the wood side down! :o
Arm... Aug 19 2008, 04:03 PM FourBlades Eric,
Yes, thanks I got the arms last week. They... Aug 19 2008, 08:02 PM 914rhatt WOW!!!! I just wanted to say thatw... Aug 19 2008, 11:12 PM FourBlades Good luck! 90% of it is keeping your motivati... Aug 20 2008, 10:59 AM FourBlades OK, I'm back. I have made a buncha progress t... Sep 17 2008, 05:58 PM FourBlades I replaced one of the inner suspension consoles an... Sep 17 2008, 06:04 PM FourBlades The boxed reinforcement of the floor under my peda... Sep 17 2008, 06:18 PM heavydriver Will you be available for some consultationsin the... Sep 18 2008, 12:08 PM FourBlades Sure, what do you have in mind? Realize that I am... Sep 18 2008, 12:29 PM carr914 He wants to learn how to keep termites away. :D
... Sep 18 2008, 02:50 PM FourBlades > He wants to learn how to keep termites away.
... Sep 18 2008, 05:32 PM FourBlades Time to replace the rusty rear trunk.
First I... Sep 18 2008, 08:05 PM FourBlades Got five of the holes welded up and somewhat groun... Sep 18 2008, 08:13 PM FourBlades Spare suspension mounts for ConeDodger. Threads l... Sep 19 2008, 05:39 PM
ConeDodger
Spare suspension mounts for ConeDodger. Threads ... Sep 21 2008, 02:30 AM Root_Werks Holy mother of someone getting something done... Sep 22 2008, 09:36 AM jc914 Great work on restoring that's what i need to ... Sep 22 2008, 09:42 AM steve1rob2 Absolutely incredible job and a great read! I ... Sep 28 2008, 01:54 AM FourBlades Steve,
I think you could salvage the two main ... Sep 28 2008, 07:38 PM FourBlades Welded in and painted the rear trunk.
Started s... Sep 28 2008, 09:23 PM FourBlades Rust encapsulator, seam sealer, 2 more coats of ru... Oct 3 2008, 06:31 PM southernmost914 Awsome! Funny how in Florida you do most of yo... Oct 3 2008, 07:41 PM jc914 You are doing a great job. Very impressive restora... Oct 4 2008, 08:29 AM FourBlades Thanks for the feedback guys. :)
Big news today... Oct 16 2008, 08:10 PM jc914 Once again Great job John. I am glad you were able... Oct 16 2008, 09:43 PM sean_v8_914 wow!
my hell hole repairs suddenly seem so tri... Oct 16 2008, 11:16 PM dlee6204 I've watched this build from the beginning and... Oct 16 2008, 11:28 PM FourBlades Thanks for the good words, it keeps me motivated. ... Oct 17 2008, 07:11 AM FourBlades Finishing the passenger door sills. Welded on the... Oct 19 2008, 06:34 PM FourBlades Now I have this to look forward to fixing. :wacko... Oct 19 2008, 06:58 PM FourBlades I broke down and ordered the Auto Atlanta sail pan... Oct 20 2008, 07:55 PM jd74914
I broke down and ordered the Auto Atlanta sail pa... Oct 20 2008, 08:38 PM FourBlades Continue fixing the drivers door sill area. Made ... Oct 20 2008, 08:13 PM FourBlades Jim, That is some nasty sail panel rust! Did... Oct 20 2008, 08:46 PM jd74914 Yep, I made all of my own patches (the other side ... Oct 20 2008, 09:13 PM FourBlades Jim,
Looks like you did a nice job fixing those h... Oct 21 2008, 07:30 AM jd74914
Jim,
Looks like you did a nice job fixing those ... Oct 21 2008, 02:52 PM Root_Werks :huh: I will not wine about the rust on my 914 eve... Oct 21 2008, 08:21 AM FourBlades Mig Welding Where Angels Fear to Tread - The First... Nov 3 2008, 07:53 PM FourBlades First two patches welded on.
A patch made from... Nov 3 2008, 08:00 PM FourBlades Rebuilding the rain gutter had me really stumped f... Nov 3 2008, 08:11 PM sendjonathanmail
:rotfl: Nov 3 2008, 08:33 PM FourBlades Fixing the cowl and fender - The Second Day
While... Nov 24 2008, 08:37 PM rick 918-S Keep em comin! :popcorn: Nov 24 2008, 08:41 PM jc914 :clap: :popcorn: Nov 24 2008, 08:46 PM FourBlades Fixing the driver's sail panel. This hole pr... Nov 24 2008, 08:57 PM RiqueMar I assume it's not gonna be a GT then Nov 25 2008, 02:44 PM FourBlades That is right. I was debating joining the group b... Nov 25 2008, 09:32 PM FourBlades These pictures are from the one year anniversery o... Nov 29 2008, 07:56 PM FourBlades Cleaning up a few last areas. Welded on the last ... Nov 30 2008, 06:26 PM FourBlades Merry Christmas to all!!!
I've b... Dec 25 2008, 06:53 AM rick 918-S I was wondering who bought that car. :popcorn: Dec 25 2008, 07:57 AM degreeoff John, you really had you work CUT out for you........ Dec 25 2008, 09:04 AM FourBlades Hey thanks Josh. I guess I really did not know q... Dec 25 2008, 10:06 AM jimkelly is this NOT a classic thread ??
jim Dec 29 2008, 08:41 AM FourBlades Finishing the passenger side fender today. Welded... Jan 11 2009, 01:07 PM pktzygt Very impressive. Just this morning I was getting w... Jan 11 2009, 01:23 PM FourBlades I started welding up the holes for the sail panel ... Jan 11 2009, 08:02 PM FourBlades Had a few minutes today to weld up the passenger s... Jan 18 2009, 04:15 PM FourBlades The cleanup continues. Ground the passenger sail ... Feb 3 2009, 05:32 PM FourBlades Fitted the really nice door I got from SMG914. Th... Feb 3 2009, 05:37 PM AgPete139 Wow, and wow. Projects like these inspire me...nic... Feb 4 2009, 11:36 PM FourBlades Spent 6 hours today fixing my passenger door. I ... Feb 6 2009, 05:08 PM rjames
Metal shinking disc? At least I've seen it d... Feb 6 2009, 07:04 PM sean_v8_914 that link just cost me an hour ;) Feb 7 2009, 11:52 AM FourBlades Those shrinking disks scare me. I have heard of t... Feb 7 2009, 05:32 PM jc914 :beer2: :popcorn: I keep on looking at your pos... Feb 7 2009, 06:11 PM FourBlades Passenger tail light opening was horribly rusted. ... Feb 8 2009, 04:43 PM MDG "Painted and ready to rust out all over again... Feb 8 2009, 04:49 PM FourBlades You call this a rust spot??? Pfffftttt!
I ... Feb 11 2009, 09:16 PM MDG
not only does your work continue to amaze . . . ... Feb 11 2009, 09:58 PM FourBlades Ha ha, Michael, actually it looks high because I g... Feb 12 2009, 08:54 AM MDG
Ha ha, Michael, actually it looks high because I ... Feb 12 2009, 09:55 AM carr914
Fitted the really nice door I got from SMG914. T... Feb 12 2009, 10:19 AM PanelBilly Your making me want to start another project, The ... Feb 12 2009, 11:58 AM FourBlades This is a fun stage. Its only taken 15 months of ... Feb 12 2009, 04:22 PM ConeDodger Ummmmm Wow! :drooley: (slinks away in shame) Feb 15 2009, 11:01 AM jimkelly :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worsh... Feb 15 2009, 03:57 PM FourBlades I know you all won't believe this but it turns... Feb 17 2009, 07:20 PM FourBlades OK, so now to fix the trunk lid. You need to reme... Feb 17 2009, 07:36 PM scotty b Scuff it good. Prime it, sand the rimer to get som... Feb 17 2009, 07:46 PM FourBlades OK, thanks Scotty. I was going to wash it with s... Feb 17 2009, 08:11 PM kwales Dang,
You did the trunk the hard way....
Got t... Feb 17 2009, 08:25 PM FourBlades Ken,
Next time I will do it your way. I am conv... Feb 18 2009, 06:53 AM FourBlades Nothing like a tree full of primed panels. I did ... Feb 18 2009, 06:45 PM roadster fan I am using two part epoxy primer. Is this waterpr... Feb 24 2009, 05:00 PM toon1 B)-->QUOTE(scotty b @ F... Feb 24 2009, 07:03 PM
FourBlades Jim, if your repair lasted 4 years mine should be ... Feb 25 2009, 04:35 PM
al weidman I know you have started on your IMSA car, but plea... Feb 26 2009, 05:52 PM
ConeDodger
I know you have started on your IMSA car, but ple... Feb 26 2009, 06:13 PM
FourBlades Hey thanks Al and Rob. Don't worry, the Rock... Feb 26 2009, 11:04 PM
FourBlades Got most of the inside and outside primed and then... Mar 1 2009, 06:47 PM
jc914 :popcorn: Once again Great JOB Mar 1 2009, 07:02 PM
stepuptotheMike will the chemical stripper remove the old undercoa... Mar 1 2009, 08:33 PM
FourBlades Mike,
Some of it is just flaking off by itself. ... Mar 2 2009, 07:40 AM
FourBlades The first shot of color. Adriatic Blue:
It loo... Mar 8 2009, 05:29 PM
MDG Adriatic Blue :trophy: :trophy: :trophy: :troph... Mar 8 2009, 06:00 PM
dlee6204 Its looking good! :trophy: Mar 8 2009, 06:04 PM
FourBlades Jim, if your repair lasted 4 years mine should be ... Feb 25 2009, 04:35 PM al weidman I know you have started on your IMSA car, but plea... Feb 26 2009, 05:52 PM ConeDodger
I know you have started on your IMSA car, but ple... Feb 26 2009, 06:13 PM FourBlades Hey thanks Al and Rob. Don't worry, the Rock... Feb 26 2009, 11:04 PM FourBlades Got most of the inside and outside primed and then... Mar 1 2009, 06:47 PM jc914 :popcorn: Once again Great JOB Mar 1 2009, 07:02 PM stepuptotheMike will the chemical stripper remove the old undercoa... Mar 1 2009, 08:33 PM FourBlades Mike,
Some of it is just flaking off by itself. ... Mar 2 2009, 07:40 AM FourBlades The first shot of color. Adriatic Blue:
It loo... Mar 8 2009, 05:29 PM MDG Adriatic Blue :trophy: :trophy: :trophy: :troph... Mar 8 2009, 06:00 PM dlee6204 Its looking good! :trophy: Mar 8 2009, 06:04 PM  |
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