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  1. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    I have the 3 sections of floor pans welded in
    They are tacked about every 2 or 3 inches. I am about to head for the store to get some seam sealer. But i was wondering if the patches need to be totally welded in or just tacked the way they are and then sealed
     

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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Any time I've done it, I've welded them fully.
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Lookin' good Bob.
    I do not know the right answer, but I agree with Dave~!
     
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  4. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    Sounds like I am getting the welder back out tomorrow. Keep the replies coming. Lazy one that I am I'd like to seam seal them and set the seats. But... welding it is
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Keep tack welding between each spot until they are completely welded.
    Looks good!
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Weld them completely!!! otherwise they wont stay in the car once you start driving it again.Stitch them in slowely... do an inch long bead here and then go to the other side/end of the panel and do an inch there.Continue to move around the whole panel stitching it together.Dont do too much in one area,the heat concentration will cause warpage and make your seams not match up any more.good luck.Your patches look good,you did spotweld the frame rails back to the front floor pan section right???if not... you need too do that.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    looks great....and as stated...
    don't forget to weld them to the frame rail...:yup:

    ...Frank...:Handshake
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Yuppers, weld them completely.
     
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  9. Bob Wiken

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    10-4 guys. This will be me, a welding fool all morning. I'll let you know how they come out later
    Thaks for the help
    I still need to cut off the roof. I guess that's next. I'll have to see if I can find some help for that. Wish me luck
     
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  10. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    I don't know how that happened. I have NEVER used the term "10-4" in my life til now. I'm still asleep and it just slipped out of my fingers. LOL. Need coffee now.
     
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    Bob if and when you need help with the roof .....or anything let me know I'd be more than happy to come and drink your beer......errr I mean help:tiphat:
     
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  12. Bob Wiken

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    Thanks Robert. I may just take you up on that offer :)
    I need to find the windshield gaskets first though.
    I haven't started looking yet.
     
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    Wait, if you don't weld completly it won't last? Do you know that for FACT? I just fiberglassed & rust bulleted over spot welded floor pans... :yikes::slap::badwords:
     
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    Your floor plan is part of the structural support of the car......
    would you just spot weld the sub-frames in?
     
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