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| ggenovez |
 Jan 20 2015, 09:40 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 8-December 14 From: DFW Member No.: 18,201 Region Association: None  |
Just like the title says, anybody fabricate their own floor pans?
I have some 20ga sheet metal that I want to fabricate into floor pans. I was thinking of making a mold and using a wooden dowel to press in some ridges. If anybody has done this before and can shed some light as to how to make the molds, how deep to go, does the sheet metal overall size change... Thanks |
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 20 2015, 10:23 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,108 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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20 ga? Too light.
16 ga will not bead roll. Why reinvent the wheel. Restoration design sells any combination of floor pan you need. |
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| mgp4591 |
Jan 20 2015, 10:48 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,802 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jan 20 2015, 09:23 AM)  20 ga? Too light. 16 ga will not bead roll. Why reinvent the wheel. Restoration design sells any combination of floor pan you need. I know Rick, and I think we had this conversation (or some part of it) in Moab last Sept. If I brace it correctly, I won't need to bead roll it. I already have most of the tools and making templates is no problem- my time working on this is all to my benefit so I really don't count it as money lost. I'd have to make other pieces to tie into the Resto Design bits anyway and all those parts would be 700 bucks or more. This way I stiffen up the car while I put a floor in it for alot less. I think... I've seen the Resto parts and they're really great. Nothing I'm doing can't be undone by someone else later if they want... and if I ever sell. |
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| ggenovez |
Jan 20 2015, 12:00 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 8-December 14 From: DFW Member No.: 18,201 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys.
I only need to do the rear half on both side. I have both 16 and 20 gauge. the 3 reasons I want to do it is 1. I have the metal sitting there. 2. I personally think the cost for the rear half + seat reinforcement + bracket + hinges is way overpriced. 3. It's a learning experience George (paintedman) I did find your link interesting on how you created your floor pans. What I was looking for is something like this (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1.wp.com-18201-1421776816.1.jpg) found it here http://www.themetalsurgeon.com/2014/12/flo...olet-part-four/ Still think i'm on crack? let me know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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ggenovez Anybody fab their own floor pans? Jan 20 2015, 09:40 AM
bandjoey Restoration Design. Unless your just in love with ... Jan 20 2015, 09:53 AM
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Restoration Design. Unless your just in love with... Jan 20 2015, 10:23 AM SirAndy With the cost of building the jigs, tools involved... Jan 20 2015, 10:38 AM mgp4591 In the process of designing them as we speak. Next... Jan 20 2015, 10:02 AM ThePaintedMan I did just one section of floor pans on my car, mo... Jan 20 2015, 10:34 AM CptTripps Most people only need the short-rear. And for ... Jan 20 2015, 12:14 PM SirAndy Most people only need the short-rear. And for ... Jan 20 2015, 12:31 PM ggenovez If it was $100 we would not be having this di... Jan 20 2015, 01:45 PM CptTripps This kit has all you need for $350.
http://w... Jan 20 2015, 01:54 PM ThePaintedMan I don't think you're smoking crack to cons... Jan 20 2015, 02:08 PM ggenovez Good idea George,
Where did you source your parts... Jan 20 2015, 02:18 PM toolguy Please take this as constructive. .
What is your ... Jan 20 2015, 02:16 PM ThePaintedMan Just place a WTB in the Classifieds section. There... Jan 20 2015, 02:33 PM saigon71 Post #25 and #185 shows how I fabricated pieces of... Jan 20 2015, 02:39 PM mr914 I agree, the prefab from RD is the way to go.
Som... Jan 20 2015, 06:30 PM bigkensteele Too bad you aren't closer. I have a full pass... Jan 20 2015, 06:49 PM scotty b I'm all for it. Make you own pans, keep track ... Jan 20 2015, 06:54 PM Socalandy No regrets ordering the RD pans here. Very nice pa... Jan 20 2015, 08:17 PM mgp4591 Andy, after riding in your car and seeing the work... Jan 20 2015, 08:25 PM colingreene Why is it that no one considers that while you thi... Jan 21 2015, 01:28 AM edwin Seems everyone is focused on the time and money no... Jan 21 2015, 06:21 AM mepstein On the east coast, there's usually so much to ... Jan 21 2015, 06:35 AM |
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