Floorpans have got to be the panel where poor fit is the least likely to
cause a problem. All the vertical panels around it have a horizontal flange
that the floor sits on top of (or between in the case of the inner
box-section and the castle rail). Repro pans come with their own flange in
case tin-worm has made a feast of the original flanges, but if yours is
'practically rust free' (why the replacement floorpans, I wonder?) you cut
these off to fit. The rear seat-mountings are easy enough to weld nuts for,
but you must remember to weld the front ones before welding the floor
otherwise you have some imaginative cutting, fiddling and patching to do
because they are concealed inside the front box-section.
----- Original Message -----
From: <BarrMark262@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 12:52 AM
Subject: Replacement panel advice please
> Well, this newbie found the rust in his '74 "practically rust free Nevada
> car. Boy, I am glad it was not from anywhere else.
> Buyer beware.
>
> Anyway, floor pans will both need replacing, and I have heard that the
after
> market don't fit well. Can any of you set me straight on this?
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