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porsche-tom |
Aug 21 2018, 06:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 7-March 13 From: jensen beach fl Member No.: 15,626 Region Association: None |
I will be replacing the floor pans in my 75 soon and I was wondering if it is necessary to brace or put a bar to stiffen the car up? any tips or advice would also be appreciated. thanks
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mb911 |
Aug 21 2018, 06:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,871 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I will be replacing the floor pans in my 75 soon and I was wondering if it is necessary to brace or put a bar to stiffen the car up? any tips or advice would also be appreciated. thanks As a precaution it's a good idea. Check out my thread ot just search my user name for my rusteration thread. |
IronHillRestorations |
Aug 21 2018, 07:12 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Yes.
More than likely you'll find more corrosion once you dig in, it's rare to find less. That said if you have to repair a section of the longitudinal, you'll need the reinforcement to keep it from moving |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 21 2018, 07:58 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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porsche-tom |
Aug 21 2018, 08:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 7-March 13 From: jensen beach fl Member No.: 15,626 Region Association: None |
luckily the longs are really solid.
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rjames |
Aug 21 2018, 09:51 AM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,948 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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