SeatInnerCracked.JPG
2458 hits | 73.92 KB | Posted: 5/12/07

This broken mount is the first visible indication of a floor problem.

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FloorEmpty.JPG
2073 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
2046 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
2504 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
2372 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
2134 hits | 78.79 KB | Posted: 5/12/07

The large plate described in this TSB & FSA is still available for ~$60ea:
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Plate1.JPG
2263 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
1858 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
2203 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
1823 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
1803 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
1913 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
1751 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
1776 hits | 57.17 KB | Posted: 5/15/07

He got something done on the rusted-out corner.
Welded3.JPG
2119 hits | 74.64 KB | Posted: 5/15/07

The top looks better than I expected.
Welded4.JPG
2035 hits | 67.21 KB | Posted: 5/15/07

That ought to last. Certainly long enough for a few trail rides.

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