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Post by brianr on Nov 7, 2022 10:54:54 GMT
My first attempt to download from Flickr Front floors after lifting carpets: Floor front 1 by Brian Reeves, on Flickr left side: Floor front LH by Brian Reeves, on Flickr Floor front RH2 by Brian Reeves, on Flickr Floor front LH2 by Brian Reeves, on Flickr Floor front RH3 by Brian Reeves, on Flickr Footwell 1 by Brian Reeves, on Flickr Footwell2 by Brian Reeves, on Flickr Footwell3 by Brian Reeves, on Flickr Most floor corrosion on the RH side, as can be seen. The places where the floor is obviously rusted through, close to the inner sills, appear to be related to a bracket which is welded to the underside of the floor, at those locations. Have nothing yet, as the car is parked outside & I want to get it under cover before starting.
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Post by Penguin45 on Nov 7, 2022 18:11:58 GMT
Well done getting the pictures working, Brian.
That front floor must have stood with water in for a long time. We see the front floor, bulkhead bottom and outer floor edge rotten regularly, but that looks like it's right across the whole front. Wire wheel and Chisel of Doom time if it was in my garage!
I have never seen a floor pan for sale, so there's going to be some fabrication required.
Chris.
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Post by brianr on Nov 7, 2022 19:37:58 GMT
Yes Chris, I am sure you are right about the Chisel of Doom. A pity that no floor pressings are available. Obviously, water got in & stayed there for many years. The carpet design does not help, being a combined rubber mat with carpet bristles attached. Once water gets in, it cannot evaporate easily. Will post some carpet pictures shortly, in case anyone is interested. Brian
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Post by snoopy11 on Nov 8, 2022 18:04:30 GMT
Is it rusted through anywhere
A wire brush and a good quality rust converter might help.
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Post by brianr on Nov 8, 2022 20:36:02 GMT
In the old days, I seem to remember that the rust converters had to be washed off with water before painting. Probably things have progressed & I did see one recently in local the DIY shop, which was combined with an epoxy primer, but was very expensive.
What make or type of rust converter are people favouring these days?
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Post by snoopy11 on Nov 17, 2022 18:50:06 GMT
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Post by brianr on Nov 18, 2022 20:18:18 GMT
Thank you for that information Snoopy. There are so many different products on the market that it is difficult to know which to go for, without some feedback from people who have used them.
Brian
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