Blasted

[Fritz]

In spite of tomorrow being New Years Eve I am referring to media blasted. Thought I'd share some pics of my 73 E project.

First is off to the blaster (I just like the pic)...

[Fritz]

ok, here it is back from the blaster.

The right side...

[Fritz]

The left side. Yes, that is bondo on there. Wish I knew the cars history but I did know it was well used.

[Fritz]

The list of rust damaged panels includes rockers, latch jams, front fenders and front splash panels. This however, is the worst and most expensive proble, the rear deck/firewall/rear window.

Hope it doesn't make anyone sick.....

[rcwaldo]

dont feel bad, my 74 sunroof coupe has a dime to quarter size hole below the left hand side back window. Seems like many cars rust there by the drain hole. I have not found anyone offering replacement panels for this area?

chris

[stuttgart]

So what is the plan.... are you doing a restoration or maybe an RS replica?

[rob justice]

Excellent photes - remember never under estimate the power of the mig!!!!!!!


Check out the 'b-pillar'on my 85 carrera that i'm rebuilding just now.




To help slow down future corrosion - you must remove as much (If not all) sand from inside box sections etc. - Small bore flexi hose onto a hoover does a very good job just dont let the wife catch you.

[minimalcreative]

we should compare horror stories...I added brackets for the rear seat belts also.

[nick-moss]

Is this a competition?

OK spot the kidney bowl

[Raynald]

Souvenir Souvenir Souvenir...
your pictures remember me some bad Sunday...
i learn a lot ... i make the same work on my 911 last winter,
i have take all my Saturday and Sunday for it...
ask to my wife about it!!!!
i discovery many surprise...

Go to my wed page and check to restauration for bad dream....
today i work on the engine ,brake and suspension,
go for it!!!
Raynald

[andymin]

if this is a competition I have a good chance of winning

andrew (c3po)

77 carrera 3.0 uk

members.rennlist.com/andym/

[dtw]

All your rust are belong to us.

(follow link for the hands-down rustbucket winner)

[jkeyzer]

How much does having a whole car media blasted like that cost, if you don't mind me asking?

I assume any fragile parts (ie fiberglass flares) have to be removed and any bondo work redone? Or is it less intrusive than that?

Just curious...

[ChrisL]

Rob - How in the world does an '85 Carrera get that much rust? Aren't they fully galvanized with a 10-year warranty? And didn't Porsche have a bare SC (or earlier) sitting outside forever?

I thought that was one thing I never had to worry about with my '86.

Chris.

[rob justice]

Chris,
over here its wet for 360 days per year, add that to the constant coating of salt on the roads, i think the car is very good for an '85.
One of my mates who ownes a body shop has a 89 Carrera 4 sitting awaiting simular repairs.
Galvanising is good for slowing down corrosion but at the end of the day - it is only a sacrifical protection and breaks down over time.

[sweater914]

make my 914 look like a clean car