Acknowledging the correct way to do this, with proper panels, there is one more
alternative, since your 20 ga panels are already in. I would fabricate some 20
ga reinforcements by making some strips and bending a V lengthwise with flats.
-^- like this when looking at it from the end. Then, plug weld, spot weld or
stitch to the bottom of the
panel in the same approximate location as the original's reinforcing ribs.
This will add considerable strength. You could put them on top, inside the
car, for the same effect, but this could interfere with rugs or mats.
Not original, but a reasonable facsimile.
By all means stay away from the epoxy. It will crack and separate and will
make future repairs miserable and discouraging, regardless of who has to do it.
I know this first hand.
Josh wrote:
> I need some advice on the front footwell area. I cut out the old floor (what
>was left) and made new panels from 20 ga steel. I welded these in tonite, but
>I clearly should have used thicker sheet metal. THe problem is that the center
>area will "depress or flex" however you define it, a bit. This is
>disappointing, I spent forever cutting these!
>
> Options:
>
> 1 Cut out the "new" floor, get thicker steel re-do with 16 ga.
> 2 Cut out new floor fire up VIsa, get the full floor panels and just cut off
>the footwell part
> 3 Leave the new panels, skim coat the whole footwell floor with west systems
>epoxy to stiffen
> 4 Forget about it put floor mat down
>
> I dont know what to do here. Obviously I should have just made them thicker
>to start, (argh hindsight). I am leaning towards the "epoxy over it" idea, as
>I think this would also make waterproof?
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