|
|
Hits: 2584
Size: 73.92 KB
Posted: 5/12/07
This broken mount is the first visible indication of a floor problem.
[url=http://www.supermotors... | 
Hits: 2192
Size: 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... | 
Hits: 2155
Size: 42.6 KB
Posted: 5/12/07
The wrinkles in the center indicate the slight difference in the floorpan contour between this '82 b... | 
Hits: 2624
Size: 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 ... | 
Hits: 2477
Size: 75.81 KB
Posted: 5/12/07
Fortunately, there's no other damage. All the yellow foam remnants are from the residential carpet ... |
Hits: 2250
Size: 78.79 KB
Posted: 5/12/07
The large plate described in this TSB & FSA is still available for ~$60ea:
[url=http://www.supermot... | 
Hits: 2367
Size: 76.94 KB
Posted: 5/12/07
After a few hours of beating, grinding, & bending, this is what I came up with. | 
Hits: 1970
Size: 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. | 
Hits: 2315
Size: 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... | 
Hits: 1931
Size: 65.79 KB
Posted: 5/15/07
That's as close as I can get it, and all the edges are clean, top & bottom. |
Hits: 1915
Size: 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 ... | 
Hits: 2018
Size: 69.14 KB
Posted: 5/15/07
This end is a little worse than the front, but I'm tired of fighting it. | 
Hits: 1860
Size: 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... | 
Hits: 1893
Size: 57.17 KB
Posted: 5/15/07
He got something done on the rusted-out corner. | 
Hits: 2226
Size: 74.64 KB
Posted: 5/15/07
The top looks better than I expected. |
Hits: 2148
Size: 67.21 KB
Posted: 5/15/07
That ought to last. Certainly long enough for a few trail rides.
[url=http://www.supermotors.net... | | | | |
Floor Repair Seat Base