Spent some quality time with the six, Attn: Racer Chris Foley |
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Spent some quality time with the six, Attn: Racer Chris Foley |
djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:45 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I've been going back and forth on the best plan for this car so much I feel like a woman. I just can't make up my mind. So, I ask here again, but with a more open question: What should be done with this car?
First off, the car runs really well and feels great to drive. These cars aren't easy to come by in the upper north east. And lastly, I hate to see another 914 chassis thrown away. My plans is to build a GT look-a-like for use whenever I can but set up for DE events ultimately. When I bought the car, I had planned on glassing in some flares and add as much fiberglass as offered from the normal sources. Then I thought that with the reliece of the AA flares, and liking to drive the car so much on the roads, I should keep as much steel as possable. Now that my DACO Mickey Mouse repairs are aging, I wonder if I shouldn't just POR15 over the rough stuff and use their epoxy filler to cover up as much as possable. Then bolt on some 'glass fender flares and have fun while the car holds itself together. But, I really like quality work and I am a bit anal retentive. So, I'll post pics of all of the bad rust I know about and let the Club offer their opinions. If I don't get too much feedback here, I'll post the car on ebay with one hell of a buy-it-now. Then I bet I'll here some opinions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:46 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
driver's rear fender...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:47 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
same...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:48 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
drivers front fender...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:49 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
typical door seal channel...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:50 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
inside trunk for drivers side fender...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:51 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
passanger fender issues...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:52 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I assume both doors have this problem...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:52 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
outside...
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djm914-6 |
May 31 2004, 05:53 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
lastly, the front seal channel above the headlights...
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Bullet |
May 31 2004, 06:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 116 Joined: 16-April 04 From: Newberg, OR Member No.: 1,940 |
I think you should sell it to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Andyrew |
May 31 2004, 06:24 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Im thinking a full repaint, after bead blasting and rust repair.
Ie full resto. But thats just me if I had the money. But if you dont want to do that. I would definately get all the rust down to the metal and see what you have to work with from there. If the metal is thin.. maybe replacing it.. I think that fiberglass flares that are bolted (or however) on.. ie obvious fiberglass, is a very nice look. When done cleanly. Someone else did that on here, and I love the look. Your car.. Andrew |
415PB |
May 31 2004, 06:29 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 498 Joined: 7-August 03 From: So Cal Member No.: 996 |
Good luck with all the rust.
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MattR |
May 31 2004, 06:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
lexan doesnt rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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seanery |
May 31 2004, 06:52 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Dave,
my 2 cents on a car like that (my 356 was like that) is to sell it or restore it. I sold mine. |
dakotaewing |
May 31 2004, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If this is not an original six, have one of the guys on the west coast find you a clean,rust free tub, buy it, have it shipped to you and swap out all the good parts.... This is assuming of course that you are not a master welder, fabricator, and autobody guy, and that your best frend in the world is not one either... but,
that being said, if you are looking for inspiration, find the posts on Lawrence's bubblebee... What he started with makes your car look like a museum piece... Good luck with what ever you decide to do - Thom |
Eric Taylor |
May 31 2004, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
you could sell it to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). But I would fix it if I were you. That's not reallyy so bad. As long as the suspension consol and battery tray are in decent condition(at least fixable) I would save it. This is all assuming it's a factory six. There just arn't to many left anymore! It could be a sweet car. It looks like it's a color change though, do you think yellow or red? That could help you make the decision. A proper change would take a lot more dough.
Eric |
Andyrew |
May 31 2004, 09:45 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Look at his sig.. He says its a 70 6 conversion.
So im guessing its not a real 6. |
ChrisFoley |
Jun 1 2004, 07:10 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,958 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
None of the rust you showed us is structural.
If the tub is solid it is worthwhile to repair the areas shown. The doors can be replaced. I have 4 complete fenders, in much better condition, which could be used to replace yours. The car would be a good candidate for a body kit. If the tub is similarly rusty, then drive it into the ground while prepping a fresh tub for a swap. |
banderson |
Jun 1 2004, 11:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 1,064 |
My car is in simmilar conditioin, though not quite as bad. I would love to get it on a rotissary, but I have no time for such projects.
How much would it cost to have a car like this properly prepaired and repainted to good drivable condition (not concourse)? And AA flairs? And who in MA area does this kind of work? Chris? |
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