New Floor Pans?
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Kitchener Ontario
New Floor Pans?
Hi All
The time has come to replace the floor pans in my 80 Vette.
My wife got in the car today and her heel went through the
floor.....Not Good
Where would be the best place to buy new ones? I see Corvette
Central has them for $259.95 each.
Could I replace them myself in the garage or is this a job for the
body shop?
Barry
The time has come to replace the floor pans in my 80 Vette.
My wife got in the car today and her heel went through the
floor.....Not Good
Where would be the best place to buy new ones? I see Corvette
Central has them for $259.95 each.
Could I replace them myself in the garage or is this a job for the
body shop?
Barry
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From: Peabody Ma.
I have looked in all the mags they are all the same price I guess its all who you like the best. This will be my inter project, the front is rivited to fire wall , no problem there . If you hve mig welder the rest shouldnt be to bad either, when you cut the old floor out make sure you leave yourself a lip to weld to. If you dont have a welder they make panel bonder rated for like 5000 psi they use this in body shops today for major repairs , however they still weld a small amount . also seam sealer top and bottom would seal up the repair nicely.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Montreal Qc.
You can do it yourself, I did both of mine with panel-adhesive + rivets. Try to find a set of pans cut out of another car, they'll fit better than the reproduction ones. I got mine on ebay after searching for a couple of months. A shop will charge you a FORTUNE to do this job.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 110
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From: Kitchener Ontario
I think I'll give it a try myself, I have a mig welder
and all winter to work on it. Only thing is
by the time I get the pans delivered they will be about
$300.00 each. That is a lot of money
Thanks
and all winter to work on it. Only thing is
by the time I get the pans delivered they will be about
$300.00 each. That is a lot of money
Thanks
Team Owner
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From: Middletown Connecticut
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check this out..
http://www.autobodysupply.net/duramixmetalbond.htm
its called duramix, its an epoxy stronger then most welds.
http://www.autobodysupply.net/duramixmetalbond.htm
its called duramix, its an epoxy stronger then most welds.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by X Man
I think I'll give it a try myself, I have a mig welder
and all winter to work on it. Only thing is
by the time I get the pans delivered they will be about
$300.00 each. That is a lot of money
Thanks
and all winter to work on it. Only thing is
by the time I get the pans delivered they will be about
$300.00 each. That is a lot of money
Thanks
