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Old 03-23-2017, 04:52 AM
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Guys, hope all is fine.
I've got these rusty floor pans to deal with.
A similar situation i found is described at: http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showt...ht=floor+patch
Also this method requires no power tools, which I do not have, so that is a plus.
I gave it a try with some results yesterday using some 1mm leftovers I had laying around and I intend to proceed to shaping larger patches.
Is this a good approach to the problem or would you do it some other way?
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Old 03-24-2017, 10:59 AM
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Guys, hope all is fine.
I've got these rusty floor pans to deal with.
A similar situation i found is described at: http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showt...ht=floor+patch
Also this method requires no power tools, which I do not have, so that is a plus.
I gave it a try with some results yesterday using some 1mm leftovers I had laying around and I intend to proceed to shaping larger patches.
Is this a good approach to the problem or would you do it some other way?
Thanks

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Hi Rui,
Yes, you are making a good start. Work small in the beginning as it helps you to learn the metal. Then as your confidence and results improve, you can take bigger bites of the job.
(sometimes it helps to make notes of your methods and results, to review later. This review of your efforts helps refine your approach decisions, going forward.)
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Old 03-25-2017, 06:00 AM
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If you fit some thicker sheet metal with a shape matching cutout over the top of the wooden form you can crispen up the edges a lot more. Cutting it out of plate the same thickness as the depth you need would be even better. Tacking some flat bar the right thickness onto a piece of plate or bench works well if that is all you have or can get.
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Old 05-04-2017, 07:34 AM
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Thank you for your input and sorry for my lack of feed back.
In fact only now did I came back here to clear some doubts and hadnt noticed your replies.
I have now dissassembled the whole interior, cleaned rust out, defined what has to go and what stays and made the first pattern this morning.
Sorry for the poor cellphone pics.
I'm gonna go out to get me some plywood.
Later.

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If you round all the corners you will have less welding distortion when you weld in the panel.
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Old 05-04-2017, 08:08 PM
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Some photos for inspiration. A fellow in I believe Thailand hammered out this floor for a VW camper / mini-bus with an absolute minimum tools a few years ago. Most members remember these photos, they are certainly inspiring and proof of what can be done with determination & patience . ~ John Buchtenkirch
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Old 05-05-2017, 04:41 AM
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Yup, definitely inspiring.
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Old 05-05-2017, 04:44 AM
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If you round all the corners you will have less welding distortion when you weld in the panel.
Thanks for the tip. Never welded such lenght of sheet but I'll try to lay short beads at a time and let cool to prevent warping.
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Some photos for inspiration. A fellow in I believe Thailand hammered out this floor for a VW camper / mini-bus with an absolute minimum tools a few years ago. Most members remember these photos, they are certainly inspiring and proof of what can be done with determination & patience . ~ John Buchtenkirch
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What kind of backing is he using for those? Is the bead cut into the piece of wood shown?
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