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> Front Trunk Pan, Replacement
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post Jul 10 2007, 09:53 AM
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Do you guys know if anyone makes an aftermarket front trunk pan? Has someone replaced one. Thanks Mike
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post Jul 10 2007, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(xperu @ Jul 10 2007, 08:53 AM) *

Do you guys know if anyone makes an aftermarket front trunk pan? Has someone replaced one. Thanks Mike


would be a nice new item to produce. Anyone out there ready to step up to the plate? Many 914 suppliers have the new front trunk pans in stock but they are expensive! (1500.00 bucks or so!!!!!)
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post Jul 10 2007, 10:21 AM
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Is this for an A/C cut out?
Try these guys
http://www.restoration-design.com/index.html

$175
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post Jul 10 2007, 10:53 AM
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No AC just rust, RD only makes the rear trunk pan, seems odd because I know several guys have rust problems or as you stated AC hole. I suppose I'll have to find someone who is cutting one up; I don't have the skill, tools and talent a lot of guys have on this site to make a good and presentable repair. Mike
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post Jul 10 2007, 11:03 AM
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just get one out of a parts car...in good shape...
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post Jul 10 2007, 11:03 AM
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just get one out of a parts car...in good shape...
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post Jul 10 2007, 11:14 AM
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I could've sworn they had a front piece at some point too.
Try giving them a call.
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post Jul 10 2007, 11:19 AM
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Their website shows a front pan-Part 16 175.00
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post Jul 10 2007, 11:35 AM
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Their website shows a front pan-Part 16 175.00

Thanks, but I am looking for a front trunk pan. Mike
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post Jul 10 2007, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(xperu @ Jul 10 2007, 12:35 PM) *

QUOTE(por73914 @ Jul 10 2007, 12:19 PM) *

Their website shows a front pan-Part 16 175.00

Thanks, but I am looking for a front trunk pan. Mike


I see now, I was thinking that was the front- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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post Jul 10 2007, 11:48 AM
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I could've sworn they had a front piece at some point too.
Try giving them a call.

I called them a couple of days ago, but they did not make that peice. "Great guys by the way"
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post Jul 10 2007, 02:35 PM
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Try sending member "fitsbain" a PM. He may have a good used one. Do not email him, for some reason the link never gets it there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I have one aswell, but I may be using it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jul 10 2007, 09:26 PM
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I did exactly what you are asking. Here is my experience with pictures.

1) My original front trunk. Cut for A/C. Crumpled. Rusted out at the suspension points. CRAP!
(IMG:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/41/108161146_a2f0d2b1fe.jpg)

2)The replacement part, cut from another car. Post up a wanted add, or bug someone with a parts car and you will find one right quick.
(IMG:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/55/108161132_84da8053fd.jpg)

3)Drilling out all the old spot welds, and making my initial cut to remove the bulk of the original front trunk. In this pic, there is more cutting to the fuel tank wall left to do yet.
(IMG:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/108161082_a88c187ff9.jpg)

4)I still have to drill out the spot welds on the front, but the old metal is almost all out.
(IMG:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/48/108161062_eaf0298383.jpg)

5)Lots of welding later.... All I need to do is add seam sealer. FIN!
(IMG:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/86/236318137_128089e01f.jpg)

This project represented my first go with sheet metal welding. From start to finish, it was probably 40 hours of work, with me learning what the hell I was doing as I did it.

Zach
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post Jul 11 2007, 05:06 AM
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I also got a front trunk floor from a donor car and welded it in place...

Here's a link to my website showing the steps I followed. I hope this helps....

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post Jul 11 2007, 05:57 AM
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Thanks everyone, I will use your suggestons and ptotos to guide me on the pan replacement; I will also persue getting another pan from a donor. Thanks a lot. Mike
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