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Posted by: lsintampa Jan 10 2017, 01:08 PM

So, I don't weld and I'd be worried anyway to weld with the gas tank being right there.

Side.... My grandfather died in a self-inflicted explosion cutting up cars for the local salvage yard way back in the day - got to close to fuel tank with the cutting torch - boom. BTW his nickname was Smokey because he always smoked a pipe.

Anyway back to the holes left from the A/C delete... short of welding how else can those cavities be dealt with?

BTW the evaporator coil unit that came out of that opening is available if anyone is interested.

I've never used fiber glass, but I'm not sure it would hold up.

Holes are too big for JB Weld

Thanks,

Len

Posted by: Steve Jan 10 2017, 01:30 PM

Two choices... buy a louvered plate from Patrickmotorsports.com or put a want add in the classifieds for one cut out from a donor car. Take car to shop and have it welded in. Call around. You might even find a muffler shop to do it.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 10 2017, 01:37 PM

Restoration Design has the floor replacement panel.

Buy it and find someone who can weld it in for you, it's the only right way to do this ...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 10 2017, 01:44 PM

When I did it I posted in the classifieds that I was looking for a front trunk floor panel out of a parts car.

I got one, cleaned it up, and welded it in.

At the time RD did not have the panels. These days that is the direction I would go as it saves you all the time spent in clean up.

Zach

Posted by: GregAmy Jan 10 2017, 01:57 PM

Tangerine repaired mine with a replacement panel.

Posted by: ottox914 Jan 10 2017, 02:01 PM

OR this car is begging for a subie conversion, and you are now radiator ready.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jan 10 2017, 02:05 PM

That's something I can accomplish for you in a weekend Len. I'm a little backed up with side work for the moment, but let me know if you're interested.

Posted by: cgnj Jan 10 2017, 02:35 PM

You're in Florida, sure gets muggy.
Is this a dpd or vpc unit?

Posted by: lsintampa Jan 10 2017, 02:56 PM

Fairly sure it was DPD - only the trunk evaporator unit is left... compressor and all the other parts are long gone. Didn't want to leave those holes in the trunk, but it's time has come.

Posted by: malcolm2 Jan 10 2017, 02:58 PM

You might find a trade school or high school industrial arts shop to weld it in for you. They can drain the tank, leave the top off for a day or so and the fumes will be gone.

I don't see any other way but to buy a RD panel or scrap panel and have someone weld it in. I guess you could use rivets

Posted by: ndfrigi Jan 10 2017, 04:22 PM

I received this yesterday and Chris (member here) is asking $28 for shipping cost and I sent him $40 and I think it is worth more. Well thanks again Chris! I'm sure there will another member here that can provide you a good used front trunk floor. If not Restoration Design has the exact piece.