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THE DANIMAL · 02-18-2013, 12:53 PM

Hey everyone I have a 49 5 window chev and am about to patch the floor boards. The only part that is rusted is the flat spots before the angle piece under the dash. Have you guys bought the sheet metal pre cut or is it bes/cheaper to cut it yourself?? If it is what guage sheet metal is best for this and to make a trans tunnel?? Thanks everyone and peace
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Jyman · 02-18-2013, 01:01 PM

When I did mine, it was cheaper for me to cut it out my self. As I only had 4 little sections to repair and not the whole floor section. and if i remember correctly I used 18 gauge.

THE DANIMAL · 02-18-2013, 02:37 PM

Awesome thanks man!
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**mr48chev** · 02-18-2013, 03:08 PM

I think it relates to how much you have to replace/repair. Sometimes you only need to replace a small part of the panel and sometimes it's better to buy a designed replacement panel and replace the whole thing.

On of the cabs I have out back suffered from some real haphazard and amateur modifications (think galvanized tin and pop rivets) and will have to have most of the toe panel and firewall replaced if it ever gets used on a project.

02-18-2013, 12:53 PM	#1
THE DANIMAL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Laffayette Indiana Posts: 3	Floor board patching Hey everyone I have a 49 5 window chev and am about to patch the floor boards. The only part that is rusted is the flat spots before the angle piece under the dash. Have you guys bought the sheet metal pre cut or is it bes/cheaper to cut it yourself?? If it is what guage sheet metal is best for this and to make a trans tunnel?? Thanks everyone and peace Posted via Mobile Device

02-18-2013, 01:01 PM	#2
Jyman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sherwood park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 91	Re: Floor board patching When I did mine, it was cheaper for me to cut it out my self. As I only had 4 little sections to repair and not the whole floor section. and if i remember correctly I used 18 gauge. __________________ 1948 Chevy 305, NV3500, 3.73 rear, sitting on a 95 s10 frame. Still in the works 2000 Chevy Extreme lowrider, 4.3, NV3500, 3.08 rear, upgraded/modded 2001 GMC Sonoma Zr2, 4.3, NV3500, Stock

02-18-2013, 02:37 PM	#3
THE DANIMAL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Laffayette Indiana Posts: 3	Re: Floor board patching Awesome thanks man! Posted via Mobile Device

02-18-2013, 03:08 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Floor board patching I think it relates to how much you have to replace/repair. Sometimes you only need to replace a small part of the panel and sometimes it's better to buy a designed replacement panel and replace the whole thing. On of the cabs I have out back suffered from some real haphazard and amateur modifications (think galvanized tin and pop rivets) and will have to have most of the toe panel and firewall replaced if it ever gets used on a project. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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