Any Tips To Welding In A New Floorpan?

REBELPONY · September 6th, 2006, 01:00 PM

I have no driver side floor, and the pass side is probably pretty bad, too.

I know where the good metal starts, but has anyone done this and documented it?

Looking for tips, and if noone has took pics and documented it, I will be the guinea pig and get it done...

Is there an aftermarket for floorpans or do I have to go get it from a junkyard? I looked and found nothing so far on the net....

Any help is very much appreciated in this, Ive never had to weld in a floorpan before now, was always lucky I guess....lol

Ill post a pic tonight, Cant get to the car right now....

orangeRcode · September 6th, 2006, 02:18 PM

Any Mustang parts supplier carries sheet metal. National Parts Depot, Dallas Mustang, etc. They have full floors or each side. I found a wealth of info on these installs just do some searching. I will check to see if I still have any of the links and post them later if you don't find any.

REBELPONY · September 6th, 2006, 02:45 PM

THANKS!

I found the floor pans at DALLASMUSTANG, and they are alot cheaper than I thought they would be, welding them in is no problem, but if there are any tips out there to share, let me know.

This is looking better at every turn.

Thanks again

orangeRcode · September 6th, 2006, 04:22 PM

Here are a few links I had bookmarked:

http://www.mustang123.com/databases.asp

Couple of good ones on classics - lots of pics
http://bellsouthpwp.net/n/y/nylhtak/index.html

http://eolson1111.tripod.com/mustang2/id21.html

Horseshoeing · September 6th, 2006, 06:16 PM

When I think of rusty floor pan, I think of a Classic.

Twist 2 Go · September 6th, 2006, 06:45 PM

A good flanging tool, spot welds or rivets and seam sealer will do the trick. I'd also recommend making a "test panel" from a sheet of posterboard so you don't ruin the new panel by cutting it wrong

1gunner23 · September 6th, 2006, 09:19 PM

just a thought but have you talked to a body shop, i know alot use a glue to replace body panels. might be a huge time saver?

Horseshoeing · September 7th, 2006, 06:50 AM

I can see parts falling off when he goes 120 hahhaha

REBELPONY · September 7th, 2006, 07:14 AM

tgunner: Good idea, I will get some more info on that.

Horshoeing:

lol I can see the same thing.
When I sat in the seat if fell through and the carpet was the only thing holding me off the ground. it sat withno drivers window forGod knows how long before I got ahold of it.

Twiast 2 Go:

Do I want to put the new panel on the top or bottom of the old floor? I would say top, but I want to do this right so I am not afraid to ask questions.

Thanks for the tips, yall, keep 'em coming

Twist 2 Go · September 7th, 2006, 08:40 AM

I'd do the top. It probably don't matter but it might be easier to do that way.

89LX50 · September 7th, 2006, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Twist 2 Go

I'd do the top. It probably don't matter but it might be easier to do that way.

I'd have to agree, put the new metal on top. I know you already found sheet metal but take a look at CJPony Parts. They have sheetmetal 15% off on Mondays if ordered online. I haven't seen it mentioned before but if you can get your hands on a plasma cutter it will make life a hell of lot easier.

REBELPONY · September 7th, 2006, 11:40 AM

Roger that on the plasma cutter, but I am stuck with a reciprocating saw and a pnumatic cuttoff wheel

Top it is, I figured so, but always good to ask.

I will check out CJPony parts, might get a deal there.

Thanks yall, Keep em coming

I promise pics tonight, I just got the dash and everything else out today, so I can survey the damage. Not too bad so far.

stanginfection · September 7th, 2006, 01:02 PM

The sawzall will do the job just fine and no chance of starting a fire. Leave a half inch overlap and clean the metal of all paint, glue and rust. Then tack weld about every inch all the way around. After tacking go back and weld between tacks until you have a solid weld. Treat the bare metal with metal conditioner before painting. Go underneath the car after all of this and seal the seam from the bottom side with a non hardening seam sealer. Then paint and undercoat.
Be sure to cut back to good solid metal.
Have a fire extinguisher handy while welding

REBELPONY · September 7th, 2006, 01:42 PM

OK, Here's the pics:

REBELPONY · September 7th, 2006, 01:46 PM

some more pics:

REBELPONY · September 7th, 2006, 01:49 PM

OK last pictures, lots of dirt, but no rust except on the floor pans...

REBELPONY · September 7th, 2006, 01:57 PM

Not bad for 500 bucks....

orangeRcode · September 7th, 2006, 02:10 PM

looks like you got alot of work ahead of you but a good looking project car. You going to weld up all the little holes in the engine bay? Several local guys have done that on their coupes and they looked awesome when completed. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

What engine combo you going to put there?

REBELPONY · September 7th, 2006, 03:10 PM

I hadnt thought about that, good idea!

That would look tons better when done.

It took me about 8 hours so far. I go to Iraq in OCT for 4 months and it will set ide while Im gone, but when I get back Ill have some change to spend

Hopefully I can get rid of the rust and maybe get the floor fixed before I go.

Thanks!

REBELPONY · September 8th, 2006, 08:23 AM

Thanks STANGINFECTION! Thats the stuff I was looking for!

Gracias amigo.

September 6th, 2006, 01:00 PM	#1
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	Any Tips To Welding In A New Floorpan? I have no driver side floor, and the pass side is probably pretty bad, too. I know where the good metal starts, but has anyone done this and documented it? Looking for tips, and if noone has took pics and documented it, I will be the guinea pig and get it done... Is there an aftermarket for floorpans or do I have to go get it from a junkyard? I looked and found nothing so far on the net.... Any help is very much appreciated in this, Ive never had to weld in a floorpan before now, was always lucky I guess....lol Ill post a pic tonight, Cant get to the car right now.... __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway

September 6th, 2006, 02:18 PM	#2
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 12.37@110.89 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,781	Any Mustang parts supplier carries sheet metal. National Parts Depot, Dallas Mustang, etc. They have full floors or each side. I found a wealth of info on these installs just do some searching. I will check to see if I still have any of the links and post them later if you don't find any. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

September 6th, 2006, 02:45 PM	#3
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	THANKS! I found the floor pans at DALLASMUSTANG, and they are alot cheaper than I thought they would be, welding them in is no problem, but if there are any tips out there to share, let me know. This is looking better at every turn. Thanks again __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway

September 6th, 2006, 04:22 PM	#4
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 12.37@110.89 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,781	Here are a few links I had bookmarked: http://www.mustang123.com/databases.asp Couple of good ones on classics - lots of pics http://bellsouthpwp.net/n/y/nylhtak/index.html http://eolson1111.tripod.com/mustang2/id21.html __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

September 6th, 2006, 06:16 PM	#5
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	When I think of rusty floor pan, I think of a Classic. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

September 6th, 2006, 06:45 PM	#6
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716	A good flanging tool, spot welds or rivets and seam sealer will do the trick. I'd also recommend making a "test panel" from a sheet of posterboard so you don't ruin the new panel by cutting it wrong __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2158/ricksadql2.jpg

September 6th, 2006, 09:19 PM	#7
1gunner23 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: up state NY Posts: 278	just a thought but have you talked to a body shop, i know alot use a glue to replace body panels. might be a huge time saver?

September 7th, 2006, 06:50 AM	#8
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	I can see parts falling off when he goes 120 hahhaha __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

September 7th, 2006, 07:14 AM	#9
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	tgunner: Good idea, I will get some more info on that. Horshoeing: lol I can see the same thing. When I sat in the seat if fell through and the carpet was the only thing holding me off the ground. it sat withno drivers window forGod knows how long before I got ahold of it. Twiast 2 Go: Do I want to put the new panel on the top or bottom of the old floor? I would say top, but I want to do this right so I am not afraid to ask questions. Thanks for the tips, yall, keep 'em coming __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway

September 7th, 2006, 08:40 AM	#10
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716	I'd do the top. It probably don't matter but it might be easier to do that way. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2158/ricksadql2.jpg

September 7th, 2006, 11:40 AM	#12
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	Roger that on the plasma cutter, but I am stuck with a reciprocating saw and a pnumatic cuttoff wheel Top it is, I figured so, but always good to ask. I will check out CJPony parts, might get a deal there. Thanks yall, Keep em coming I promise pics tonight, I just got the dash and everything else out today, so I can survey the damage. Not too bad so far. __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway

September 7th, 2006, 01:02 PM	#13
stanginfection Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28	The sawzall will do the job just fine and no chance of starting a fire. Leave a half inch overlap and clean the metal of all paint, glue and rust. Then tack weld about every inch all the way around. After tacking go back and weld between tacks until you have a solid weld. Treat the bare metal with metal conditioner before painting. Go underneath the car after all of this and seal the seam from the bottom side with a non hardening seam sealer. Then paint and undercoat. Be sure to cut back to good solid metal. Have a fire extinguisher handy while welding

September 7th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#17
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	Not bad for 500 bucks.... __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway

September 7th, 2006, 02:10 PM	#18
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 12.37@110.89 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,781	looks like you got alot of work ahead of you but a good looking project car. You going to weld up all the little holes in the engine bay? Several local guys have done that on their coupes and they looked awesome when completed. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. What engine combo you going to put there? __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/image-apic687.jpg

September 7th, 2006, 03:10 PM	#19
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	I hadnt thought about that, good idea! That would look tons better when done. It took me about 8 hours so far. I go to Iraq in OCT for 4 months and it will set ide while Im gone, but when I get back Ill have some change to spend Hopefully I can get rid of the rust and maybe get the floor fixed before I go. Thanks! __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway

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September 8th, 2006, 08:23 AM	#20
REBELPONY Regular 2003 Mustang GT Not Ready Yet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 173	Thanks STANGINFECTION! Thats the stuff I was looking for! Gracias amigo. __________________ REBEL PRIDE NEVER DIES!!!! Daniel Raymond Floyd 2003 GT COBRA -R Conversion underway