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Topic: Sectioning trunk floors ?
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 58
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 06-03-2003 09:11 AM
   
Has any one ever-sectioned there trunk floors or know some one that did? Reason I ask is because the rear section of my trunk floor the part that connects to the cross member is rusty but the rest isn��t. I figured same gauge bent to shape, flanged then plug welded. I know people section the drop off but what about this area?
Oh and thanks for the replies on a previous post
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 335
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 06-04-2003 09:56 PM
Depends on if you want the car to be show original. If not, I would go ahead and do what you suggested. I did my 65 Fastback like that and it came out fine.------------------
Have a Wonderful Day
CandyApple 65 Fastback
351W, Hooker Super Comps,4 Speed
Versaille 9" Rear End
Global West Front End
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 58
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 06-05-2003 05:24 AM
Think I might section it. Wondering how would it be strength wise. Thanks for the reply
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65darkhorse
Gearhead Posts: 291
From: 35,000 feet
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 06-05-2003 06:01 AM
Can someone explain how and why one sections a trunk floor ?  tia
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 244
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 06-05-2003 12:48 PM
As to why? On my 72 you have to remove the tailight panel to get the trunk floor in, it won't fit thorough the trunk, and It might go in if you remove the gas tank, but I don't know. If your tailight panel was good, one might want to section the floor to keep from having to remove it and mess up the paint. Just an idea. My tailight panel was bad so we removed it and replaced the trunk flor atthe same time.
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 58
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 06-06-2003 07:01 AM
Well I guess it would be the same reason some only replace the drop of on the trunk floors. In my opinion some times its better to cut as little as possible. Also the shipping I have to pay is the same price as the part. You wouldn��t have some photos of the fastback restoration would you? Again thanks to all who replied[This message has been edited by Snake_Eyes (edited 06-06-2003).] [This message has been edited by Snake_Eyes (edited 06-06-2003).] [This message has been edited by Snake_Eyes (edited 06-06-2003).]
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5617
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-06-2003 06:17 PM
I would section it with a repo trunk floor section. It would blend in with any contours and save time and trouble. Probably look better, also. The repo is a little lighter but it won't hurt anything. Opinion.
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 335
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 06-06-2003 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by Snake_Eyes:
You wouldn��t have some photos of the fastback restoration would you? ]
Sorry, I don't have any pics. What I did was cut out the bad section using a die grinder. I then took a piece of slightly heavier gauge metal and bent the side that came against the gas tank double, so it would be stiffer and not have a sharp edge, I then bent the same curve in it that the original piece had, MIG welded it in place and painted it. Came out just fine in my car. Ernie
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Folded this edge over double so it wouldn't be sharp and makes it much stiffer
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Have a Wonderful Day
CandyApple 65 Fastback
351W, Hooker Super Comps,4 Speed
Versaille 9" Rear End
Global West Front End
[email protected]
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 58
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 06-08-2003 07:22 AM
Thank you for the replys
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Stang28965
Gearhead Posts: 376
From: Webster New York USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-08-2003 09:39 AM
it all depends on what you are after. I don't think cuting the floor and putting new peices in is the right way. But it will get the job done. It will never look right from the underside of the car (if you care) Its your call, But if it was me i'd just put the whole floor in.
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