Dave,
I replaced the floor pans as part of a frame off restoration. I discovered
that the right rear spring outrigger had cracked along with damage to the
right front differential mount. In order to make these repairs I removed the
body from the frame. Some people suggested that the floors are best replaced
while the body is still on the frame so that the frame can be used as a jig.
I delivered my car to a restoration shop all prepared to lift the body off of
the frame. The shop removed the body from the frame, flipped it upside down,
made reference measurements, and proceeded to remove and replace each floor
pan. The spot welds were drilled out and the pans then removed. The
replacement pans from TRF were fitted and plug welded in the drilled out
holes. I subsequently made the necessary frame & diff mount repairs.
Hope this helps.
Jim Lynch
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