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To Weld Or Not To Weld, That is the question |
Superhawk996 |
Jan 3 2021, 11:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,904 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Can't make up my mind on whether or not to weld this drain hole closed.
This drainage slot sits under the pedal cluster. I belive the intent is to let moisture from pedal area have a place to drain to. However, I will never be driving this car with snow on my boots or with shoes that would be sopping wet. Not sure this is the case though. There is no similar slot on the passenger side to drain that side. The only other thing that I can imagine this could drain is brake fluid when then Master Cylinder eventually gives up the ghost. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Rather than provide drainage, I think this slot will only serve to allow road spray and/or moisture up into the car. On new automotive sheetmetal there is no accomodation made for draining water from the footwell area. The only exception that I'm aware of are for Jeeps and the new Bronco but not likely I'll be muddin' or water fording with the 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Can anyone talk me into a reason for not welding this up? |
Nacho |
Jan 3 2021, 12:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
I thought that hole has a round metal cap that gets seam sealer.
Nacho |
Superhawk996 |
Jan 3 2021, 12:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,904 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I thought that hole has a round metal cap that gets seam sealer. Nacho OEM floorpans have a couple different size round holes for spot welder access that get a cap and seam sealer that I'm aware of. As far as I know, this isn't one of those. When this donor sheetmetal came to me it was just painted but not sealed where as the other small round holes had the cap and seam sealer you mention. BTW - this would actually drain into the pedal reinfocement stamping and not directly out of the car to the ground. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Anyone have a good picture of an unmolested OEM part? |
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