In a message dated 12/1/2003 9:46:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> During the Thanksgiving holiday, I had to opportunity to work on the > floorpans on my '78 Spit. As is typical, several portions of both floorpans have > rust holes, with the portion directly below the driver's feet being totally > rusted out. I am therefore considering totally replacing the left side > (driver's) floorpan, since patching it may be counter-productive. I am interested > in hearing other lister's experiences with floorpan removal and > installation...any tips/tricks and other advice? > > Thanks for your help, > Matt Milkevitch > '78 Spitfire > Hi Matt, I patched mine with fiberglass. As motley as this fix may be, it avoids the danger of misaligned doors due to tub distortion. I saw another Spit owner attempt to cut out the floorpans and weld in replacements while leaving the tub attached to the frame and it ended badly. I imagine small patches are an option also, if you are a welder. You can, of course, remove the tub, buy the replacement panels, and weld them in while carefully maintaining all clearances. I didn't. (But there's always next year.) Tom Burke *** http://www.team.net/the-local *** *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool *** http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo *** Archives at http://www.team.net/archive *** Edit your replies!
