URY914
Aug 1 2005, 07:56 PM
I cut the right side long out of my rust bucket parts car. The first picture is of the top of the long. You're thinking OK, maybe not too bad...
URY914
Aug 1 2005, 07:57 PM
Than I turn it 90 degrees on it's side. Getting worse...
URY914
Aug 1 2005, 07:59 PM
And finally the bottom. Or this should be the bottom if it had a bottom.
This is known on Ebay as " minor rust in all the typical places"
URY914
Aug 1 2005, 08:01 PM
That paper heater hose really doesn't add much to the strength of the car.
The floor was sorta gone too. 15 years sitting in the grass.
You West Coast boys don't realize how good you got it.
SirAndy
Aug 1 2005, 08:18 PM
QUOTE (URY914 @ Aug 1 2005, 07:01 PM) |
That paper heater hose really doesn't add much to the strength of the car |
save the heater mufflers! they're NLA and the acid dipping guys are always on the hunt for a good pair ...
btw. why did you cut that car up? looked like a good keeper for the NE guys ...
Andy
SpecialK
Aug 1 2005, 08:22 PM
Looks pretty solid to me!
.............uhhh, you were joking right?
URY914
Aug 1 2005, 08:26 PM
Thanks Andy,
I'll pull them out and keep them.
P
JerryP
Aug 2 2005, 06:37 AM
...a little JBWeld and you'll be autocrossing in no time.
redshift
Aug 2 2005, 06:55 AM
Part Pricer
Aug 2 2005, 07:04 AM
'tis but a scratch.
RON S.
Aug 2 2005, 07:05 AM
Hey,
I recognize that pile,
That was me and mine about 7yrs ago.
Ron
smg914
Aug 2 2005, 07:13 AM
Paul, that spray can insulating foam would have filled those inner rocker panel rust holes nicely. LOL. I've seen a 914 where someone actually did that.
maf914
Aug 2 2005, 07:17 AM
QUOTE (SirAndy @ Aug 1 2005, 06:18 PM) |
QUOTE (URY914 @ Aug 1 2005, 07:01 PM) | That paper heater hose really doesn't add much to the strength of the car |
save the heater mufflers! they're NLA and the acid dipping guys are always on the hunt for a good pair ... |
Why did Porsche/VW use a paper tube for the heater duct in the first place? Why did they not simply use a continuous steel tube? Is there any reason to not use a steel tube if you were to open the longs for repairs or dipping? Just wondering...
smg914
Aug 2 2005, 07:34 AM
I believe it functions as a type of muffler so you don't get all that engine noise sent into the cabin.
tat2dphreak
Aug 2 2005, 08:01 AM
hell, a little JBweld and Bondo and those can be good as new
maf914
Aug 2 2005, 12:12 PM
QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 2 2005, 05:34 AM) |
I believe it functions as a type of muffler so you don't get all that engine noise sent into the cabin. |
Hmmm... That's interesting. I would never have thought of that.
SirAndy
Aug 2 2005, 12:19 PM
QUOTE (maf914 @ Aug 2 2005, 11:12 AM) |
QUOTE (smg914 @ Aug 2 2005, 05:34 AM) | I believe it functions as a type of muffler so you don't get all that engine noise sent into the cabin. |
Hmmm... That's interesting. I would never have thought of that. |
yes, a muffler it is ...
Andy
tdgray
Aug 2 2005, 02:49 PM
Paul,
I didn't give you permission to cut my car up
Oh I looked again never mind mine is worse
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