rjkoop wrote:

deftone wrote:Looking at your "before" pictures they are almost identical to mine, Im glad to see your repair going well, it gives me the inspiration to get out there and do mine (if I wasnt in Kazakhstan right now )

Tomorrow should have time to cut more metal, use sheet metal screws and try to prep for welding. Still too cold for POR-15 (about +5c here) though.

I'll take a few pics at it progresses. Let me know if you start your work as well. Like to compare the progress and share tips.

I have a few days off so I couldn`t wait... Started putting in the new pieces of steel (screwing them in for now) and POR-15 (2 coats) where I can. Got the car up to 15 degrees C to ensure POR-15 would adhere properly. I tried to avoid POR-15 where I`m going to weld. I put weld through primer on the metal where it overlaps. A few pics...

Looking good, this weekend looks awesome for weather & temps

Anyone ever use the stuff they line truck beds with on these floor pans? Just curious.

I did that. Haven't had it back on the road yet but briefly, so no verdict. Seems fine. The EZ-Cool applied no problem with spray adhesive over it.

RRoller123 wrote:I did that. Haven't had it back on the road yet but briefly, so no verdict. Seems fine. The EZ-Cool applied no problem with spray adhesive over it.

So was the process strip the tar, then POR, then bedliner stuff, then EZCool?

I cleaned and vacuumed thoroughly but didn't strip out the factory insulation, as it was in nearly perfect condition, so I saw no need. No rust, etc. So the TBL spray just sealed it up like Tutankhamen's tomb, then the EZ-Cool over that, and the carpets over the EZ-Cool.

I would have removed the factory insulation from the floor interior if there were a lot of rust or chipping or delamination that could trap moisture, or other problems, but this car was clearly always garaged and rarely if ever driven in the rain.

Pete