previous owner kept this car along his driveway for 8 years and has been non op with last registration of 2003 and after acquiring it last aug. 2011 finally I was able to remove the rocker panels and this what it looks like.
Just after removal I saw cobwebs and dust
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Full Version: removal of rocker panel after 10 years or so
Looks great. In the Midwest it would look like orange swiss cheese.
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 5 2013, 05:26 PM) 
previous owner kept this car along his driveway for 8 years and has been non op with last registration of 2003 and after acquiring it last aug. 2011 finally I was able to remove the rocker panels and this what it looks like.
Just after removal I saw cobwebs and dust
After wiping it with a cloth
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Any particular reason for all the 16A fuses? 
Ya, well....we don't have earthquakes....
Wow
You're just showing off! 
QUOTE(cwpeden @ Sep 5 2013, 05:40 PM)
Any particular reason for all the 16A fuses?
16 fuses? I don't know since I got it as is. Or is there a difference with the year and with center console with 3 gauges and with previous air conditioning.
first dibs on the longs 
Obviously photoshopped. No rust, no jack stands.
Very nice.
Very nice.
Clean out those drain holes before you put it back together!
They fill with dirt and then the dirt holds moisture in and rust starts! Clean, flush, clean, blow air, let dry and spray rust inhibitor inside to seal it!
They fill with dirt and then the dirt holds moisture in and rust starts! Clean, flush, clean, blow air, let dry and spray rust inhibitor inside to seal it!
QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Sep 5 2013, 06:48 PM)
Clean out those drain holes before you put it back together!
They fill with dirt and then the dirt holds moisture in and rust starts! Clean, flush, clean, blow air, let dry and spray rust inhibitor inside to seal it!
Sir, which one is the drain hole? Is it the passenger side? No idea sir!
Thank you for your concern!
God bless!
Noel
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 5 2013, 10:14 PM)
QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Sep 5 2013, 06:48 PM)
Clean out those drain holes before you put it back together!
They fill with dirt and then the dirt holds moisture in and rust starts! Clean, flush, clean, blow air, let dry and spray rust inhibitor inside to seal it!
Sir, which one is the drain hole? Is it the passenger side? No idea sir!
Thank you for your concern!
God bless!
Noel
One of the photos has an obvious hole but the other looks to be covered by the cobwebs or plugged up and painted over! Take a closer look and poke around to find it!
QUOTE(walterolin @ Sep 5 2013, 05:42 PM)
Obviously photoshopped. No rust, no jack stands.
Very nice.
Mine looks exactly like that. Only Diamond Silver Metallic... Congratulations.
The hole is here on both sides!
in your second pic all the fuses under your dash except 2 are red. Red is a 16A. All but one should be a white 8A. I guess it only makes a diff if there is an electrical problem and it blows at over 16A instead of 8A. Maybe the electrical gurus could chime in.
The hole is here on both sides!
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Ok thank you sir and yes I will check on those holes.
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Ok thank you sir and yes I will check on those holes.
QUOTE(cwpeden @ Sep 5 2013, 11:03 PM)
in your second pic all the fuses under your dash except 2 are red. Red is a 16A. All but one should be a white 8A. I guess it only makes a diff if there is an electrical problem and it blows at over 16A instead of 8A. Maybe the electrical gurus could chime in.
Maybe I should check those fuses and hoping someone can share a picture of their fuse box and details of those fuses. Thanks again!
QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 5 2013, 10:37 PM)
QUOTE(walterolin @ Sep 5 2013, 05:42 PM)
Obviously photoshopped. No rust, no jack stands.
Very nice.
Mine looks exactly like that. Only Diamond Silver Metallic... Congratulations.
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Thank you!
Thanks to Scott (Lucky25) who went to my house yesterday to drop some parts I bought from him with free delivery and he encouraged me to remove the rocker panel and check if there is no damage or rust hiding there.
Hoping that Scott will be able to find another 914 after loosing his car from a car theft.
Hoping that Scott will be able to find another 914 after loosing his car from a car theft.
Looks great. I am getting ready to pull mine off next month, and it's been about ten years. Don't think mine is going to look as good, 
but I'm ready. 
QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Sep 5 2013, 10:53 PM)
The hole is here on both sides!
I just poked the drain holes and yes it was covered half way with paint and dirt. Few dust/sand came out. Just wondering, is this a drain for water and where is it coming from,? trying to find or locate where is it coming from. Thanks again!
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 6 2013, 08:58 AM)
QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Sep 5 2013, 10:53 PM)
The hole is here on both sides!
I just poked the drain holes and yes it was covered half way with paint and dirt. Few dust/sand came out. Just wondering, is this a drain for water and where is it coming from,? trying to find or locate where is it coming from. Thanks again!
Yes they are to drain water out and if clogged it will rust over time! Stick a wire up inside and blow air, you will be surprised how much dirt comes out!
Not bad! I just uncovered mine as part of my restoration project after sitting on jacks under a tarp for 23 years:
Gotta love California weather!
Gotta love California weather!
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