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Offline 455pev

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65 Gran Sport floor replacement gotta start somewhere
« on: September 10, 2018, 02:30:43 PM »
figured since I had the Floor pans I would start pulling the interior out to replace them.  Cutting out old pan wasn't bad until I decided to drill spot welds on the rocker at the door so that I could slide the new pan under like the factory.  I also cut the toe board off so I can weld a flange to it and reattach it back to the main floor to make the factory seem.  I have a feeling that grinding the spots welds between the inner and outer rocker down so that I can slide the floor back in between may not be much fun. 
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Re: 65 Gran Sport floor replacement gotta start somewhere
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2018, 02:33:51 PM »
Under the drivers seat there was a Job Tag.
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Re: 65 Gran Sport floor replacement gotta start somewhere
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2018, 02:53:51 PM »
The floor braces look like they are in nice shape. Also looks like a lot of work. Are you doing both sides ?

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Re: 65 Gran Sport floor replacement gotta start somewhere
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2018, 03:33:45 PM »
Are you using pans cut out of another car, or aftermarket replacements?
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Re: 65 Gran Sport floor replacement gotta start somewhere
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2018, 06:12:49 PM »
These are aftermarket pans I bought at a swap meet  not sure what brand they are but seem to be better then some I have used.  They have the plug holes punched out and tabes weld for Ribon wire and the metal plate where the studs for the gas pedal is welded on too.  The braces are in really nice shape with only minimal surface rust. Once I get the driver side done I’ll move to the passenger side.
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65 skylark 455 low 11's street car
65 sportwagon, AC, p/w. 300 4v
65 GS AC, tilt, rear speeker. new to me
69 GS 400 Convertible