Legion 10 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 A question for those of you who have replaced your floor pans. Did you... 1. Stitch weld and then seam seal. or 2. Complete seam weld. Is there a preferred way or is it totally personal preference? BTW...got gas for $2.09 today...just about filled my pants...:shit: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flight96 14 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 I am about to do my floor pans. I plan on rosette welding then seam sealing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1BAD351 21 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 I might get ripped on for this, but I cut out my old one leaving good metal on the outside, and used this automotive epoxy crap and just glued it in from the top. I then sealed everything form the bottom of the car and top and I haven't had any issues, it's been about 3 years. I did this because I don't have a welder and saw no reason why this way would cause any problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 what part of the floor plan are you replacing? there are several welding methods. i would recommend using plug welds (or rosette) on places where the factory used a spot welder. i generally butt weld metal together in places where it wasn't originally a factory joint or seam. many people will flange the metal and weld the entire seam. butt welds generally take more time though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legion 10 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 Thanks for the reply, I'll actually complete the remaining welds today. I've replaced the entire pans, including toe board and rear seat. I'm using rosette welds where the factory spot welds are and have been butt welding the floor pans in...and yes it does take much longer but will look cleaner when finished. If I finish welding today I'll probably do some clean up on the welds and then start replacing the entire cowl. I've contacted about every place I can find and no one is producing the side cowl/kick panel for the '69. Both of mine are shot. There's a metal fabricator around the corner from my office that I've used before, they produce all kinds of parts for the Mini-Cooper (luggage racks, etc). I'm going to remove mine and see if they can reproduce the panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 congratulations! looks like we are almost neighbors. i'm about 20 miles south of you in maineville... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legion 10 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 Ah, I know where you're at, good to know another member is close. Did you make it to the Pumpkin Run this year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
