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Post by oldsproject on Feb 27, 2011 11:32:45 GMT -5
Anyone out there do their own 7 piece trunk pan installation? Question if someone has, after all fit up is done, did you install each piece into the trunk one at a time or weld the trunk sections together and put in as a single piece?
Also, did you butt weld the end section furtherest from the back of the car (behind the rear seat) into the parent metal or overlay it? The best appearance would be a butt weld but worried about overall strength as there's no bracing under that section. Would be a lot stronger overlaying it and could be made to look close to original with a little work.
Any guidance/pictures would be appreciated.
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Post by 442scotty on Feb 27, 2011 12:11:57 GMT -5
Its been about 15 yrs so its hard to recall everything but with the cuts you made I would weld a 1 inch lip to the underside all the way around then you can do a nice butt weld. Nobodys ever gonna see it underneath.
I plug welded the trunk and body braces. I would also do the sides first. Tack them in then position the body mount braces. tack them in then move on to the centre section. Once its all tacked and looks good then finish her up. Wish I had some pics..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2011 20:54:54 GMT -5
Somewhere over the years I a friend loaned me an airtool that puts an offset in the edge of sheet metal. It's like a small anvil that when you you pull the trigger creates the offset. Slide over and do it again. Plan to use on mine.
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Post by keener on Feb 27, 2011 21:25:32 GMT -5
Brian, I have seen one pieces (american made) in the high $300, low $400's. U have the body off the frame which would make a one piece install easier. Reconsider the seven piece and look for a one piece. I sent you an email of a one piece several months ago when u originally asked about this topic.
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Post by oldsproject on Feb 27, 2011 21:49:01 GMT -5
Too late, already have the other. Actually going together pretty quickly. the pieces are flanges and using a flange tool for factory type installation. Will keep pictures updated. Thanks Keener!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2011 12:52:27 GMT -5
I just got done finishing my trunk redo with the seven piece kit. I did not use the two side braces because mine were fine. I cut my old one out and left about one inch everywhere for a lap weld setup. My kit was setup(bend wise) to put the center section in first with the bottom braces. I put some temp screws in things to hold the braces and center panel in place, then tacked the braces. Took the screws and center piece out to weld the bottom braces to the side braces, then put the center piece back in and tacked it. Then shaped each of the side pieces to fit good and tacked everything in place. I just tack welded all of the panels(about every inch) but went ahead and solid welded the front overlap and the rear overlap for a more sturdy bond. Put seam sealer on the tacked overlap welds and it seems fine.
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Post by pikecoolds on Feb 28, 2011 20:52:05 GMT -5
I just finished this project. I bought the Flanger/Punch tool from Eastwood. Great investment for this project. I over lapped my metal towards the back seat. To do over agin I would have flanged the original metal and laid the replacement over it. The punch portion of the tool allowed me to make very neat spot welds. I can provide you pics of of whatever if you want them. email olds_65@yahoo.com
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Post by oldsproject on Mar 1, 2011 9:49:36 GMT -5
Great tips gentlemen, much appreciated. If either have pictures please feel free to e-mail me at comstockbrian@msn.com . Thanks again!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2011 21:39:12 GMT -5
Somewhere over the years I a friend loaned me an airtool that puts an offset in the edge of sheet metal. It's like a small anvil that when you you pull the trigger creates the offset. Slide over and do it again. Plan to use on mine. I just bought one of those at Harbor Freight. Cheap! |
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