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57den
05-03-2008, 06:43 PM
The motor has finally been taken out. I have away for a few weeks so progress has been slow.
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Now I'm getting started on rust repair under the floor pans.
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I found this little surprise on each side.
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I've cut out the rust and starting my first attempt a sheet metal fabrication.C:\Documents and Settings\Dennis\Desktop\trifive photos
After drilling holes for the spot welding, I coated the back sides with DTM epoxy primer.
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The first brace is ready to weld in place.
As soon as the welding is done, I'll move onto making the new inner rocker panel ends. Then I may be able to weld in the new pans.
C:\Documents and Settings\Dennis\Desktop\trifive photos
I am going to fabricate new toe board lowers. Can anybody tell me if I should make an edge like the original to spot weld the new pieces? Or could I just make a few tabs to weld to and butt weld the new toe board to the new floor pan.
I know many of you have done this. If there is a better way, please let me know.:tu
57den
05-03-2008, 06:46 PM
Sorry the photos didn't work. I thought I had it down.

:confused:

Den
chevender
05-03-2008, 06:54 PM
I hate when that happens:eek::mad::rolleyes::D
Rick
ETriggs
05-03-2008, 06:54 PM
Ahhh... they are still on your PC and not on the website. :D
tjsdelivery
05-03-2008, 07:15 PM
Doesn't that brace get welded to the inner rocker panel, so the rocker panel will have to be on first?
rhendryx
05-03-2008, 07:27 PM
You need to upload the pictures to a site like photobucket.com to get it to work. It looks like they are on your computer, not on a photo hosting website.
57den
05-03-2008, 07:35 PM
I have done this before.....I'm going to figure it out and try again.

The brace was in between the inner and outer rocker panel.

http://www.trifive.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&width=100&id=1848

http://www.trifive.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=thumb&width=100&id=1849

Den
carls 56
05-03-2008, 08:08 PM
thanks to my son, i was able to get it done:tu. i'm computer stupid:eek:. i knew he would be good for something one day:p.