69NC 21 Report post Posted July 29, 2013 Hi, this is my first post, I been reading some of the great info, thanks to everyone who provides the technical know how. If you have restored a convertible how did you deal with the drip pans, that are under the rear deck filler panel? Here is a picture of one side of my car. I managed to repair this side since it had holes in the center, but the outside edge was good. If you are interested you read about the repair here: http://www.theracg.com/2013/07/removing-the-deck-filler-panel/'>http://www.theracg.com/2013/07/removing-the-deck-filler-panel/ The problem I have is that the other side is like Swiss cheese and really needs to be replaced. No one sells, that I know of, a replacement. So what did any of the readers here do? I got to believe that they all rust out. But the strange thing is I cannot find much on this site, nor through google. Any thoughts, recommendations, or other ideas? Oh I did check around for a donor, but no luck, pretty much all I looked at were as bad, or worse than mine.. Thanks for your help, Rod. You can read my resto-mod journey from purchase to current state at: http://www.theracg.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted July 29, 2013 I too have a convertible i am restoring and have not even checked this part yet. Will have to do so this week and see what it looks like. I would say that you will more than likely need to go buy some sheet steel the same thickness and just fabricate one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted July 29, 2013 I had to just make a piece out of old roof material i had laying around..my repair was no bigger than a quarter ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted July 29, 2013 I looked at your link to get a better understand about what you are talking about. My car has absolutely no rust problems there. Your car seems to be a lot worse off than mine. My car was only driven until 1974 (which I have documented proof) and then parked indoors since then. I have to say I would not have repaired it the way you did. I would have cut it out and welded in a new piece instead of gluing it in. I would not trust that the glue wouldn't fail and cause leaks. After welding and grinding it smooth, if you wanted to be on the safe side you could put a coat of seam sealer on it or undercoat it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted July 29, 2013 Mine weren't as bad as yours, but I did need to cut out rust and put in a patch. They'll never come out with this metal since they had less than 20k convertibles between 69 & 70. So demand is not big. It's very impressive that you were able to get the fenders that far removed to expose the drip pan. I was upside down backwards with a welding helmet working on mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
427Stang 23 Report post Posted July 30, 2013 I got lucky and found a wrecked convertible and I transferred the parts I needed. Chances are you won't find a 69-70 ragtop in a junkyard. You will probably have to fabricate something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69NC 21 Report post Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Thank guys for the comments. I'll start building my own. As for the adhesive, it's the Lords Fusor, it is what every new car is put together with. and the OEM recommendation for repairs. I have seen Fusor used to install replacement fenders and later seen the same car come back in the shop after an accident. The fender tore before the Fusor let go. As long as the surface is prepped properly it's very strong. You can read my resto-mod journey from purchase to current state at: http://www.theracg.com Edited August 1, 2013 by 69NC Spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69NC 21 Report post Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) I started fabricating the drip pan this weekend. Here is a preview of what the part looks like. I decided to make two, one Left, and one Right, that way both sides will look the same. Kris is this more to your expectations :smile: Here is the before: You can read my resto-mod journey from purchase to current state at: http://www.theracg.com Edited August 6, 2013 by 69NC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted August 6, 2013 Nice metal skills Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 90 Report post Posted August 6, 2013 Looks great to me. Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
427Stang 23 Report post Posted August 7, 2013 I started fabricating the drip pan this weekend. Here is a preview of what the part looks like. I decided to make two, one Left, and one Right, that way both sides will look the same. Kris is this more to your expectations :smile: Here is the before: You can read my resto-mod journey from purchase to current state at: http://www.theracg.com Nice work! Save your patterns. I'm sure someone here will need these made in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69NC 21 Report post Posted August 9, 2013 Thanks for the great comments. I save all the patterns I use. I'd be happy to provide a copy if someone needs it. When I get some time I'll write up my steps on my blog. and let everyone know here. You can read about the work I've done so far at: http:http://www.theracg.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69NC 21 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 Here is a link to the write up I did on fabricating the drip pans: http://www.theracg.com/2013/11/convertible-drip-pans/'>http://www.theracg.com/2013/11/convertible-drip-pans/ It took a while for me to get this written up, too busy making progress on the car ;) You can read about my restomod progress here: http://www.theracg.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
