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> From: menges <buick.meng@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FORWARDLOOK] >>>Floor Panels
> Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 11:24 PM
>
> Hi Ken, I know a little about body work so I will try to answer your
> questions.
>
> 1. We always use a die grinder to cut panels. Use a panel cutter to
> cut the center out. Leave a couple of inches on the outer perimeter,
then
> use a die grinder to make your final cut. It also depends on what kind
of
> vehicle you are working on. Some are unibody cars some have full frames.
> The unibodys are the best to work on. It is easier to hide the seam on
the
> bottom side. The factory usually puts undercoat or calking on the top
side
> to hide the seam.
>
> 2. I always like to lap a panel when working on a trunk or interior
> floor. Some times you are unable to use a offset tool because of ribs,
> braces or accessability. I always look for a factory seam.
>
> 3. lapping a panel and plug welding is the best. It causes less
> warpage than other methods. One example is if you are putting a trunk
> floor in a 300G. Take a die grinder and cut on top of the inside of the
> frame rail. The panel that you are putting in will rest on one half of
the
> lip and the existing floor is on the other half. Then plug weld every
two
> to three inches. At the front of the floor there is a brace. Use the
same
> procedure. You will not see any seam on the bottom side because of the
> frame and bracing. The top seam can be filled or calked or undercoated.
> At the rear of the floor is a factory seam. The factory was very liberal
> with caulking.
>
> 4. In my opinion seat belts do not detract from the show quality of a
> car. They are safety related items. Most judges would not tick you for
> them, unless of course their the other guys brother-in -law, friend,
> business partner, etc.etc.etc.etc.etc.etc. I have a thing about shows and
> judges.
>
> 5. I do not think that color changing would adversely affect the show
> quality of the car, however if you were at a show and running neck and
> neck with another car and your ID plate refelected a different color and
> the other cars ID was correct you would come in second.
>
> 6. I would paint the trunk interior with the correct color.
>
>
> Larry Menges
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> > From: Rimington, Ken <Ken_Rimington@xxxxxxx>
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [FORWARDLOOK] >>>Floor Panels
> > Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 2:03 PM
> >
> > As a newcomer to body work, I have a few questions:
> >
> > I need to replace the trunk pan and passenger floor pan
> > 1. Does anyone have good tips on removing the replacement
parts
> > from the parts car without warping or distortions?
> >
> > 2. Should the panels be butt welded or lap welded with an
> > offset tool?
> >
> > 3. What is the best method for welding without causing an ugly
> > seam?
> >
> > I want to add seat belts and shoulder straps for safety.
> > 4. Will seat belts detract from the show quality of a car that
> > did not originally have this equipment. (assuming the modification is
> > professional quality)
> >
> > I intend changing the color from red/charcoal factory colors to
> > blue/blue factory colors.
> > 5. Will changed colors that match factory colors adversely
> > affect the show quality of the car? (This is a frame-off restoration
> > project, so the color change will be complete and match factory color
> > schemes.)
> >
> > In 1956 the trunk interior was left primer gray color.
> >
> > 6. If the trunk interior is painted to match the exterior
> > colors, will this detract from the show quality of the car?
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