SeatInnerCracked.JPG
418 hits | 73.92 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
This is the first visible indication of a floor problem.

FloorEmpty.JPG
329 hits | 62.11 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
I'm planning on swapping transmissions soon anyway, so I pulled the seats & console to check out the...

FloorCover.JPG
287 hits | 42.6 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
The wrinkles in the center indicate the slight difference in the floorpan contour between this '82 b...

FloorCracked.JPG
451 hits | 67.89 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
My first attempt at a repair (when I installed the body ~10 years ago) didn't last because I didn't ...

FloorBare.JPG
423 hits | 75.81 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
Fortunately, there's no other damage. All the yellow foam remnants are from the residential carpet ...

Plate0.JPG
323 hits | 78.79 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
The large plate described in this TSB & FSA is still available for ~$60ea:
http://www.supermotors.n...

Plate1.JPG
409 hits | 76.94 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
After a few hours of beating, grinding, & bending, this is what I came up with.

Plate2.JPG
286 hits | 79.47 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
It fits pretty well, and I think it'll be solid enough to last longer than the truck.

Plate3.JPG
395 hits | 69.17 KB | Posted: 5/12/07
I'm planning on getting it welded from below first, to hold everything in place, then I'll remove th...

Ready1.JPG
262 hits | 65.79 KB | Posted: 5/15/07
That's as close as I can get it, and all the edges are clean, top & bottom.

Ready2.JPG
278 hits | 63.78 KB | Posted: 5/15/07
There's some gap at the front edge, but not bad considering I was only using a 5" vise & a few ball ...

Ready3.JPG
262 hits | 69.14 KB | Posted: 5/15/07
This end is a little worse than the front, but I'm tired of fighting it.

Welded1.JPG
262 hits | 71.88 KB | Posted: 5/15/07
The guy told me he wasn't good with overhead welding, so this is better than I expected. In any cas...

Welded2.JPG
244 hits | 57.17 KB | Posted: 5/15/07
He got something done on the rusted-out corner.

Welded3.JPG
384 hits | 74.64 KB | Posted: 5/15/07
The top looks better than I expected.

Welded4.JPG
360 hits | 67.21 KB | Posted: 5/15/07
That ought to last. Certainly long enough for a few trail rides.