[6pack] Floorpan replacement and Rust repair quote...

[Larry Young]

James,
I did not do the rust repair on my TR250, but since I'm also a Model T 
guy, I have done my share.  I agree with everyone that suggested 
patching.  A good butt weld can't be distinguished from original metal 
and is just as strong.  When I had the rockers repaired, I bought the 
replacement piece.  Since it was just rusted at the front, the body guy 
suggested we just cut off the front part and weld it in, because he 
could not duplicate the original spot welds. I'd suggest you get a 110V 
MIG welder (Lincoln or Miller).  They are cheaper and easier to use than 
a TIG, but you will have to do some grinding. If money is an issue, I 
have also used good old fashioned gas hammer welding.  Here is an 
example of stuff I've done with my MIG - www.mtfctulsa.com/ABC_Bodies. 
Oklahoma is 49th in education, but our Vo-Tech schools are excellent. 
I'd recommend that as a good way to learn.

I should also mention that I did not set out to make my car a show car 
and do not drive it like one.  I did want to keep it original, because 
back in the day, I didn't have the money to modify it.  As far as costs 
go,  you can figure about 1K for a careful media blast and probably 1K 
in paint and materials (base coat/clear coat).  Its worth it, because 
modern catalyzed primer and paints are much better than original. I know 
the guy spent at least a couple of full weeks working on it.  On top of 
those costs, I also stripped my frame and had it blasted and epoxy 
primed.  I know you don't want to do all of this now, but if you have to 
take the body off, then .......
Larry Young

On 6/10/2015 2:59 PM, James_ via 6pack wrote:
> Thanks everyone for the great words and advice.
>
> I want a good job and get her on the road so i can drive it. but with 
> all these rusted out sections, i need to repair them first.
> not
> I am totally tempted to go out, buy a TIG welder (a bit expensive) and 
> LEARN to weld!
> Seriously. I haven't seen any welding classes over the summer, but 
> there will be many in the Fall. But I can teach myself and find 
> friends of friends
> instruct me.
> I would not do the floor pans but at least the flat sections needing 
> repair. One area is on the firewall
> near the commission plates . probably a 1"x5" section.
>
> So most sections I need are flat sections. Except for the crazy corner 
> section directly under the fuse box, master cylinder area.
> Which leads me to this: If I can locate a perfect salvaged inner 
> fender and wheel arch that I can extract this crazy multi-sided
> section. I simply cut out the bad and have someone weld in the good 
> replacement. saves fabricating from scratch. or do it myself.
>
> Anyone have a good source to find donor panels: wheel arch/inner 
> fender sections?
> Ideally here in Oregon, but willing to pay for shipping. Be even nicer 
> if someone has the small section I need and not have to ruin a good 
> part that is intact.
>
> Thanks.
>
> James
>
>
>
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