Rust repair near torsion bar in the longitudinal

[evilfij]

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...7&postcount=12

How would you go about fixing that (scroll down to see the holes near the torsion bars). This seems to be fairly common, but I could not locate a good repair procedure. I am mainly concerned about structural soundness and not look/originality. My plan was to remove the undercoat, cut out the rust and then weld in patches with gussets or plates for additional strength, but I am open to suggestions. I am handy with a welder, but I am not sure what to expect structure wise behind that area (double wall etc.?). Also, what gauge is the steel in the longitudinal? I have lots of 14 gauge floating around, but I am guessing that is a little thicker than stock.

I bought this thing as a driver and something to work on for entertainment.

[Dezzmo]

The first that you would have to do is remove all of the undercoating to get a real good look at what you have. There's an excellent book by Haynes called "Porsche 911 Restoration Manual" and there is a section that shows how to restore the sill/body rocker area. The same problem areas that your have. It'll give you a better idea at the kind of work your car will need.

Please don't part that car out, get it on the road And we need to see more pics of it

[mwilson3003]

Well this look really familiar. the rust on the framing on my care near the torsion is going to be cut out and replaced, looks very similar. That rocker, when we pealed back the boxing that that someone had stuck on there we found this..........hope yours comes along a little better than mine.

[mwilson3003]

I agree with Dessmo too. Well worth saving.

[evilfij]

Here are all the pics I was sent:

http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Add...lTargaPics.zip

http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Add...TargaPics2.zip

I don't plan to part it out, but I also don't plan to "restore" it, at least not anytime soon. I plan to get it solid and drive it. Hopefully, that means just doing the longitudinals (seller says the floors have been done previously and from the pics looks solid see the second link). The rockers don't bother me as is provided they are stable. Seller also says no other holes that he sees. I am going to go spray happy with rust inhibitor on the insides of the rockers and longitudinals, rattle can the patches that are in primer and polish/wet sand the cheap paint job and generally make her presentable. I know, every porsche is a 20k porsche, but I am not looking to polish her during the week and take her to shows on weekends. I have not seen it in person (car is on long island, I am outside philly) so I can't say for sure what the situation is in total.

BTW I bought the car without the sport seats. For a driver I don't think I could bring myself to sit on seats that are worth more than the rest of the car.

[mwilson3003]

Need to remove some of the covering as noted before, but for a driver, that looks pretty good to me. I don't really see where you could go wrong although there are a few folks here that would love those seats enough that it might pay for the car.....

Mark

[evilfij]

I am hoping it is not complete rusted out back there. They do sell a patch panel, but there is no way I would put in a set of these in my garage.

http://members.aol.com/darryld/912MAR06.htm

I can fab up some plates and abate what rust is there without making it a huge issue. When and if it ever gets a frame off, my repair will be such that it could be completely cut out and and the full repair panel installed.

[Dezzmo]

You have the right idea Evilfij, get it solid and drive it!

[evilfij]

You can call me Ron.

[karlusmagnus]

Ron, welcome. Sorry that we didn't meet up at Hershey, but I'm sure the occasion will occur and soon. Have fun with your new car .... and can't wait to see what you will do to get it up and running right.
Will have to take a trip down south anyway to see Macaroni's gulf blue beauty.
All the best,

Karl.