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I want to save her..., from the crusher |
bryanthompson |
Aug 21 2004, 11:25 PM
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Check it out... 3 loops! Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 23-April 04 From: elwood, ne Member No.: 1,970 |
Hey everyone. A friend of mine has a 71 914 (1.7), and just bought a 76 (2.0) that he's swapping the engine out of. The 76 has a pretty bad hell hole, rusted longs, and rusted suspension console. The car has been sitting at a shop that normally restores Jags and Corvettes. They got the floor pans replaced and seem to have lost interest from there. The front end looks like it's in good shape, and there's just a little bit of rust in the rear trunk. Being in the midwest, it's not like i can just go to the 914 store and pick up a new tub.
The way I see it, i have two choices. Take this rusty tub for free and learn how to repair rust, or find someone willing to deliver a straight roller (or just a tub) and start fresh. The idealist in me is saying save the rustbucket, and learn how to do it all... The practical side is saying run away screaming. Attached image(s) |
bryanthompson |
Aug 21 2004, 11:48 PM
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Check it out... 3 loops! Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 23-April 04 From: elwood, ne Member No.: 1,970 |
I have a welder, and have access to any other tools I'll need. I figured if I put the 914 on rollers I can fit it in my garage sideways and still have room for the 44 and other car, so that should be okay.
Pricing Resto Design parts... Inner & outer longs for both left and right: $440 Jack plates: $25 battery tray & support: 52 Suspension console $200 Inner wheelhouse (top and right): $190 So the total for those major pieces is going to be about $900. Not an unreasonable amount of money at all. I can fab whatever other small metal pieces I need to patch the minor holes. I planned on learning how to paint next month on my dad's car anyway, so by the time the '14 is ready for paint I should have at least a little experience. |
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