Replacing rusty jack points, So this is what it means to own a 914... Options

[Lilchopshop]

Pulled my rocker covers today to inspect for rot. Unfortunately I found significant rust on both jack points and the driver’s side long has a good size rust hole. I’m going to cut and patch the bad spots in the longs, but I’m trying to avoid a complete resto right now and I don’t want to get into exterior bodywork. The rear fenders are in pretty good shape but they seem to block access to the top flange of the jack point plate. Does anyone know if the jack points can be replaced correctly without cutting out a lower portion of the rear fender?

[Cairo94507]

This is disappointing- we have all been there. I urge you to please do the research for a solid repair and then bite the bullet and fix both sides correctly. Do it right and never mess with it again. I would also encourage you to repair it to stock or better- replacing the jack points and perhaps installing a chassis brace kit from Maddog or someone else.

The alternative would be to just sell it as is or find a clean tub to swap your parts to if the car is otherwise in great condition. If not, sell and find a nice, clean, running car to start with w/little rust.

Unfortunately a lot of people have bought 914s, (not saying this is the case here) that have been all shined up on the outside and maybe even had a fresh coat of paint, maybe the car was represented as "restored" and they take people at their word only to later find out they were deceived and the car is on life support with terminal cancer. It never ceases to amaze me what some people consider "restored" to be.

Good luck and we all wish you the best. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)