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Newbie resurrecting a 914: I have questions., 1973 914 being brought back to life after 27 years in storage. |
Portia |
May 25 2014, 09:20 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 25-May 14 From: Omaha, NE Member No.: 17,396 Region Association: None |
Hello, everyone! I am new to the forum, and to 914s. I just dragged home a 1973 914 1.7L that has been in storage for 27 years, and not started during that time. (It was owned by one man since 1974.) It is in need of inner rocker replacement and door sill/jamb replacement on the passenger side as well.
The goal of the project is to make it safe and get it running while keeping it as original as possible for as little money as possible. Last night my husband and I pulled the gas tank preparatory to replacing the fuel lines. The car was put into storage out of gas, fortunately. The tank looks good from the outside. Should we get it boiled out and sealed, or is this an unneccessary expense? If we don't do that, I will probably use POR15's cleaner and degreaser with a quart of hot water to clean it. Photos: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031248.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031249.2.jpg) Tank: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031249.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031249.4.jpg) I'm sure I'll have other questions as the resurrection continues. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
GeorgeRud |
May 28 2014, 12:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Restoration design does make some great stuff. Also, Brad Mayeur at 914Ltd has a stiffening kit that fits over the current sills and certainly strengthens that area (as an alternative). The other area to carefully inspect is the 'hell hole' (the area under the battery where the battery acid tends to accumulate along with debris and rots the metal).
No matter which you use, be sure to properly support the door openings so the chassis doesn't twist while welding them in. I'd also suggest making the car safe first, then take things one step at a time. |
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