V-Fib Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 So I have finished stripping away the sound deadning material and the undercoating and it has exposed wavy ripples in two places: the rear portion of the passenger's side floor pan and the metal surrounding the spare tire well on the driver's side. Has anyone seen this before and is this at all a bad sign? Similar to a pop can that has been crumpled and then straightened back out. There is no signs of repaired body damage and no signs of similar rippling anywhere else. These spots are in two distinctly separate places with not signs of rippling or warping anywhere else. I have photos but my phone is acting up - will post some later. This is my first restoration and I may be overreacting - but has anyone seen this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 They seem to be common on the trans tunnel, and the piece between the tool boxes and the spare tire well. I wouldn't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 That's factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Fib Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yeah a bit of a noob question. Here is a photo for reference. Good to know my initial response was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I remember when I removed the carpet and sound proofing between the storage panels and the spare tire 25 years ago. "Holy Shit!" was my first thought. Then I learned a little bit about forming panels for mass production. When people see those panels now (I painted my floors and don't use carpet), I tell them those panels were straight before I swapped the V8-haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Had the same shock when I started taking my car apart. First thought the guy that sold it to me lied when he said it has a straight body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-Fib Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thank you for your input guys. Very reassuring to know this is simply a common manufacturing blemish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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