Jack point rust

[Navaros911]

This really annoys me; it was not visible when I bought the car a year ago.

The 3 rust spots that I was aware of are no big deal... anybody with a wirebrush, a dremel, patience and some POR-15 products can fix em, but this 4th one looks a bit too much for me to handle.

So I have already asked a professional opinion from a body shop, but they haven't responded yet.

In parallel I hope to get some advice here.

Please guys, tell me how this can be fixed... and what I need to look out for.

The area is the left jack point. It seems to have been fixed before, but wasn't done very good. The rust does not run under the seam to the floorboards, it is isolated around the jackpoint and is roughly 3 inches wide and runs from the seam at the bottom all the way to the top of the jackreceiver. It is difficult to say where it stops upward as there is a piece of the body (just below the door) that it runs under. It does not look like a lost cause... I've spent days inspecting this car and this is the only surprise this far... and I hope it stays this way, but deep down know that it will not.

I really went at it with a screwdriver and my dremel to asses the damage.

It is important to me that it is done correctly and that it will not rust there again. I prefer quality over saving a few cents.

Here's some pics:
The subject


The rust




Thanks,
Michiel

[klober23]

Had similar problems on my '76 911s. Rust in this area seems to sneak up on a Porsche owner. I would suggest buying replacement sheet metal and as you said, do it the right way. If you are not sure of yourself, get a body guy to help you Thats what I did so I could learn in the process. Looks from the pictures you will have to replace the jack receiver bracket and jack reciever. These parts are available through most of the Porsche magazines as well as surrounding sheet metal. Retail looks like under $90 for both parts. If you have replaced sheet metal parts before, go slow and be careful. If you decide to have a body shop do it look for a older boy who is comfortable with it, will do it right, get it in and out, and in turn not charge lots of $. Let me know if you would like pictures of these parts or if I can be of further help. By the way our host "Pelican Parts" does have these parts but says "Temporarily Unavailable" . I would still give them a call. Here is a link on Pelican Parts for one of the parts http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/images/chassis/911%20Chassis/P216.jpg
Jesse

[Navaros911]

Originally posted by klober23
Looks from the pictures you will have to replace the jack receiver bracket and jack reciever. These parts are available through most of the Porsche magazines as well as surrounding sheet metal. Retail looks like under $90 for both parts.

Thanks Jesse! That is usefull info.

The parts to replace are the "Jack Receiver Plate" and the "Jack Receiver Tube" as listed here http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/911M/POR_911M_BDYchs_pg2.htm#item8

Anything else?

Are there any "while I'm in there"-s?

Since I have no body skills and don't know how to weld, I'll have this done for me. Any idea on the time required for an experienced body guy to do this work?

- Michiel

[klober23]

As far as the why your there's, just make sure there is no more rust. From what you said in your post it seems you have already inspected for this. Like I said a older good body guy will have more experience...in turn he will do it quicker, better , and will cost less. A good body guy should be able to do this in a few hours depending. My estimate would be 2-4 hours? Those parts should covers it, depending the body shop should be able to work with any other surrounding rust issues. Most of a entire 911 is available in sheet metal parts, so if your body guy suggest replacing more I would go for it. I would be looking at around $250-300 by the time you are done on the higher end. $100 for parts shipped + going shop rate around $50-$70 per hour. I usually order the parts myself so I know they are correct and you know the price. Get a good quote so you know what to expect. Its all about the shop, most body shops these days do insurance work. Like when newer cars get into fender benders. These type of places will charge more $ as they don't want to mess with a resto project (i.e. rust). A place with a old mustang or hot rod layin around will most likely have better tools and confidence in a project like this. Let me know if I can be of further help Good luck and make sure and post a picture of your baby when shes all fixed up!