So the pans in my 65 Coupe are rotted in several spots. In looking at it, I decided to cut out each side and install full length pans. So, here is the plan:
1. Install floor jacks on sub frame, front & rear, on each side.
2. Remove seat riser pans
3. Lay new pans in and trace outline on existing floor.
4. Drop back 1/2" and scribe cut line.
5. Cut out old pan (one side only) with one of the small auto body sawzalls. Careful to watch brake and fuel lines, and definitley frame.
6. Remove old pan sections (one side only) and clean up frame.
7. Grind clean surface on floor of car and patch panel, then spray with weld through primer.
8. Fit pan and tack into place.
9. 1" stitch/lap weld pan in. Being careful to let cool.
10. Apply seam sealant.
11. Spray with paint or cover with POR-15 (not sure which yet).
12. Repeat on other side.
I'll be welding with a Lincoln Handy MIG. 0.025 wire with Argon.
Thoughts? It's not going to be a show car, just want it solid.
-Jh
1. Install floor jacks on sub frame, front & rear, on each side.
2. Remove seat riser pans
3. Lay new pans in and trace outline on existing floor.
4. Drop back 1/2" and scribe cut line.
5. Cut out old pan (one side only) with one of the small auto body sawzalls. Careful to watch brake and fuel lines, and definitley frame.
6. Remove old pan sections (one side only) and clean up frame.
7. Grind clean surface on floor of car and patch panel, then spray with weld through primer.
8. Fit pan and tack into place.
9. 1" stitch/lap weld pan in. Being careful to let cool.
10. Apply seam sealant.
11. Spray with paint or cover with POR-15 (not sure which yet).
12. Repeat on other side.
I'll be welding with a Lincoln Handy MIG. 0.025 wire with Argon.
Thoughts? It's not going to be a show car, just want it solid.
-Jh