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> Is this piece structurally important?, Question for the pros
Matt914MI
post Apr 26 2003, 10:34 PM
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Alright guys, I'm finally getting more of the rusted through floorpan cut out, but I need to know it this piece is structurally significant.

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It's almost rusted through, and I'd like to cut it out, but I don't know. If it is important, can I weld in some tubing a little in front of it and cut out what's there? All I know is that this is a huge project, and I'm really sick of scraping out all that tar shit.
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rick 918-S
post Apr 26 2003, 10:54 PM
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I would think without the cross member the floor pan would droop from the weight of the driver and passanger over time. Also any bolting of the seats through the pan would eventually cause stress cracks in the pan. That's the reason for the little stampings and the hinge on the rear of the seat. It spreads the load.
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