Help, floor panel replacement

[azygoustoyou]

I am going to start repairing my floors on my 1978 124. New panels don't offer enough metal to fill in all the space that needs replaced. I have a mig welder and was wondering if, when I go to replace the metal, should I just spot weld the metal in and fill the rest with an epoxy? Or should I try to weld the entire area in? Also should I overlap the panels when designing them? I do realize I should make more than one panel and join them together to add strength to the area. The rust even runs up the fire wall some. [img]C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Brady%20Jones\My%20Documents\My%20Pictures\Fiat%20124[/img]
Here's the pic, but can't get it to come up
Brady

[racydave]

Hi Brady, just in case you missed it http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/index.php Is a good place to get some info. Its easy to buckle and warp panels when welding them back in, I dont think you should try and totally weld them. Ive got a similar project with my old Fiat, but am not far enough along to share any good info. I would suggest doin some experimental welds on similar metals. And remember the 30 minute rule after welding, garages are flamable!

[rlux4]

Hey Dave, is the 30 minute rule the one that says not to go swimming for 30 minutes after welding?

[Gunsmith]

That's a common misconception, the real rule is you can't fly for 30 minutes after welding. The no swimming rule is for after working with explosives.

[So Cal Mark]

to post the pic, you have to use a photo sharing site like photobucket or shutterfly, the post the link between the img brackets

[rlux4]

Thank God you cleared that up for me Gunsmith. When I think of all the times I just finished handling explosives and went right ahead and jumped in the lake, ooooh, makes me shudder!

[azygoustoyou]

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[azygoustoyou]

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[pope]

Here, I'll post your other pics for you

[racydave]

Brady, looks like you have a big job on your hands! Have you done a very complete inspection underneath? I just hope you dont have any more issues... good pics! Dave