Guest Anonymous Posted August 10, 2001 Share Posted August 10, 2001 Hey all - I read some of the posts and maybe you guys can help. I have a 67.5 Roadster (usually hang at the V6 tech site - installing a 3.8 carbed GN motor), and it has rusty floor boards. They aren't that bad, but has some small holes. Question - can I use POR 15 to stop rust/protect then fiberglass over them to straigthen the panel. New floors are not available and I really don't want to replace the WHOLE floor. Can I do the same on the rear fender? They have small holes. Thought about POR 15 in the inside, fiberglass for strength then touch of bondo to shape/fill. Thanks for any help Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Por 15 sells a floor pan restoration kit that does what your describing. Check it out at http://www.por15.com/restorationkits.html Looks like a good alternative for pans that have small rust through areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Hey guys - long time no posts. This is SPL311, but when my computer crashed and re-registered the SPL311 became just S - go figure. Well, I decided to cut the old floor boards out and replace them. As I ground the rust out of the old boards I found many more holes - big ones! Sense I can't buy complete replacements I built mine from a 4ft X 12ft piece of 18 gage steel (15 bucks at the scrape yard). I added supports and primed them ready to be welded in. I should have them in this week. It has been fun cutting these out and shaping them. It will make the Roadster a lot stronger. I have pictures on a picturetrail account. You will have to cut and paste - don't know how to add a link yet. It is at www.Picturetrail.com/SPL311 Try that and see if it works Phil [ October 17, 2001: Message edited by: S ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 Very nice job on fabricating the floor pans!! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Very Nice Work. IMO you made the right choice. Fiberglass and fill just delay the enevitable. I bet you feel a lot better about it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Thanks for the nice comments! OK, the pans are welded in. I welded a 1/4 bead every inch or so. I plan on using seam sealer, but should I put a continuous weld on the seam? I know it would not hurt, but it is a lot of welding. Is it worth the effort? Remember the Roadster has a seperate frame, so the body does not take much load. Thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 I will answer my own question on putting a continueous weld around the floor pans. Talked to a couple of body pros. Just spot weld as I have. With thin metal you have a good chance of "burn through" and this can cause the formation of a crack that will run the lenght of the weld. If a spot weld cracks - one weld lost in many is no problem. Make sense? Next project is a smooth back panel and relocate the gas cap behind the cockpit and in front of the trunk - cobra style. Have fun you all! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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