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| Matt914MI |
 Apr 26 2003, 10:34 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Zeeland, MI Member No.: 260 Region Association: None  |
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.
(IMG:http://mcchicken.homeip.net:2080/pics/2003-04-26/CNXT0009.JPG) 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 |
Apr 26 2003, 10:54 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,458 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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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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Matt914MI Is this piece structurally important? Apr 26 2003, 10:34 PM
Zeke As you already can see, it holds the seat adjustme... Apr 26 2003, 10:47 PM Gint I don't think that cross piece has any structu... Apr 26 2003, 11:31 PM SirAndy nope, we take them out on all the race cars to mou... Apr 27 2003, 12:42 AM Brad Roberts The piece is more for side impact protection than ... Apr 27 2003, 01:01 AM Matt914MI Thanks guys. I figured it wasn't too importan... Apr 27 2003, 10:49 AM Curvie Roadlover MAtt,
Where in MI are you located? Apr 27 2003, 11:25 AM Lawrence914-6 If you're going to cut it out, make sure you m... Apr 27 2003, 11:28 AM brant Brad,
I had this piece cut out on my club racer ... Apr 27 2003, 12:39 PM
Matt914MI Well, it's cut out now, along with most of the... Apr 27 2003, 06:19 PM |
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