Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
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Rust Repair Help... Minnesota style., I think I'm ready to throw in the towel. |
914orRust |
May 3 2007, 11:33 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 20-August 05 From: St. Paul, MN Member No.: 4,623 |
Ok. About 2 years ago, I purchased a 74 teener. Since then I've had the engine rebuilt and replaced more parts than I dare list all the while knowing that there is some serious hell hole/rocker panel rust to address. The car isn't sagging yet but I know this is an issue that must be addressed.
To make matters worse... I live in Minnesota and I have no welding skills of my own. Thus far I've contacted a couple random body shops and I've received responses ranging from "no way I'm touching that" to "you need a top off restoration". I know I can't afford a top off restoration. So, my question to the list is... do I throw in the towel and sell to someone that has welding experience? Is there a solution that does not require a full restoration? Is that option available in Minnesota? Thank you in advance for any wisdom you may have with this issue. ~Marc |
Geodude |
May 5 2007, 12:27 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 21-January 06 From: Brandon, MS Member No.: 5,446 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) From the looks of things (Hell-Hole wise that is) and from painful experience (only two more months of therapy sessions), IMHO you have rust that likely goes into the longitudinal - that long, sort-of rectangular tube thingy that runs beneath the rocker panel and is connected up (literally curves upward) to the steel under the battery tray area and the wheel well area on the passenger side. Unfortunately, the Karmann designers made much of the area in question sandwhich-like with layers of steel. Look for holes (even small ones) that may have allowed water to get into or between (ughh) the layers, and, as in my car, eat out the "innards" of the longitudinal sandwich. The outer part may not show this bad rust. Do some probing (scewdriver and/or drill small test holes). The only real cure is to cut out the rust cancer to get to solid steel so that you have soething solid to weld onto. Welding - quantum mechanics it ain't - but it does take some practice. You can do it; just get a decent welder, welder's gloves, and a helmet with the auto adjustable eye protection gizmo. It also helps if the car can be raised up enough to see what in the heck you are doing.
Good luck - post more pics if possible as you go. Steve J. |
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