Floor pan, Replacement Options

[Duane921]

I am about to replace a floor pan in my 73 914. Can anyone recommend the best replacement parts for me? Thanks for any replies.

[bkrantz]

I will second what Brent (and others) wrote. Replacing the floor pan (in sections) is pretty straight forward, and easier on a lift or some way to turn the car sideways or upside down. A good spot weld cutting bit, and lots of fun time, will detach the jack point triangles and most of the floor seams (along the longitudinals on the sides and the inner fire wall). Where the floor joins the outer firewall (in the engine compartment) and the center tunnel there are both spot welds and seam welding).

But the real problem is finding the limit of rust. In addition to the floor, you need to inspect the longs, the inner and outer firewall, and the suspension mounting (especially right side). And don't forget where the floor meets the front bulkhead. Get a good light an a sharp ice pick and stab everything hard.