Got my GT-6 (Rover) floorpans from TRF...they fit fine...leave the tub
on the frame for replacing the sills (rockers) and floors. Be
prepared to fabricate some parts of the tub to which the inner rockers
attach.
You'll have to remove all the attaching bolts and jack the front edge
of the tub (at the firewall) up an inch or so to slip the new floor
pan into place. After the new pan is in place realign all the bolts
and holes vbefore welding. Doing the welds at the front seam is a bit
of a trick.
Do one side at a time leaving what ever old metal is left, in place on
the other side to provide rigidity. Also, before you weld the
rockers, check the horizontal alignment of the bottom edge of the seam
where the rockers and floorpans attach to each other...be sure that
seam is straight and properly positioned...any error here is real
obvious later.
It isn't an impossible task and when finsihed gives great
satisfaction.
PMQ
73 TR-6
72 GT-6
69 GT-6+ (2)
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Subject: sheet metal
Author: "Dan Harriman" <KC5GXL@pnx.com> at smtpgate
Date: 11/14/96 9:20 PM
Hello to all the sheet metal gurus out there in LBC land. I am
presently in the process of replacing the floor pans in my 75 spit.
I can buy the panels from either VB or TRF. The question is which
panel is a better panel and which panel goes further up the center
tunnel? Got a lot of rust and want to have a good daily-driver. I
know that the car is not show quality, but I like to have my feet
inside, not outside like the Flintstones!
Actually, the little beast is a rustbucket. Want to do a frame off
restoration. Need to know if the floor panels and sills should be
replaced before removing from frame or after removing. This is a
winter project, and quite possibly a summer project, and quite
possibly a winter project. Not in a hurry to get it done, just done
right!
Thanks in advance,
Dan
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