How to install a floor pan patch panel

[@brdarley]

A fine job! Thanks for doing your part in teaching people to NOT overlap sheet metal patches!!!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you and I agree too many out there throwing parts on top of others and just welding!

[@robertwagner8596]

perfect,fit like a glove...thanks for sharing,im looking foreward to more videos...

[@carthageclassiccars]

You're weclome!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

I see here your using Ospho and on your challenger video you remove it with your air belt sander where you are going to spot weld. Did you do that here? Do you usually ospho the whole area where its going to have metal overlap and only grind off the weld locations before the weld through primer? Or do you grind down the whole area where there will be metal overlap?

[@carthageclassiccars]

I tried not o focus the Ospho here on the areas that I was welding and yes went over before weld through primer with the belt sander. The reason I skipped that step is not to keep saying the same stuff each video but I use the same process.

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Great demonstration. Every bit of advice and tips are winners. What wire diameter are you using for the mig? What kind of protection can you expect from an E coat primer?

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you.... in this video I am using .030 MIG wire. Most of the time that is loaded in my MIG because external body parts where I would go down to lets say a .026 I try and TIG. The E coat primer offers rust protection but nothing like a true epoxy primer

[@johnlineberger9560]

Have you ever done full floor replacement on triumph spitfire?

[@carthageclassiccars]

I have never worked on a triumph before, who know maybe one day ill get a chance.

[@dl8165]

What company's patch panels are you using?

[@carthageclassiccars]

I think this was an AMD patch if I remember correctly.

[@robertbreland4356]

This is the only way to do a patch panel, the correct way. Thanks Rick, you are the benchmark..

[@carthageclassiccars]

I really appreciate it!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

This is amazing Richard We are talking this morning a out the nova ans turns out its probably going to need this exact fix on potentially both sides. Great timing on the video. Got the seats and the carpet out today and more of a bucket of worms but I'm more excited than worried about it. Now ot clean it up and get started. Hardest part is finding those spot welds I find

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes we were just talking about that. I figured when i saw your video this is exactly what i though when you said you weren't going to replace the entire floor. Good luck on your car it will be really cool when its finished.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@carthageclassiccars good call video already helped a lot. If the structure in the front seats is good I figure I'll patch both side front and back. More labor Intensive bit I'd rather keep the metal under the seats

[@michaelhallas6450]

Do you grind the floor pans underneath a little also ?

[@carthageclassiccars]

Yes I will touch them up if needed a little bit. On this one since I welded on top of the frame rails I really didn't have too.

[@frankc1430]

Would it be wrong to braze up those few holes? Or just use a MIG welder and fill the holes and grind smooth.

[@carthageclassiccars]

I personally think in this situation the patch panel is the proper best repair. There is just too much damage and the metal was too thin. Each one of those holes would get larger with even the small brazing heat. The MIG would waste so much gas and wire also and never come out as clean.

[@AndrewVerran]

2 videos in a week, you're spoiling us!! More of these short vids would be great. The welding helmet/arc short seemed to come out really well, and who doesn't love an arc shot 😉

[@carthageclassiccars]

Haha yes I have been catching up and trying to do more welding shots just like that. Sometimes they go out of focus its hit or miss glad you liked it.

[@SWResto]

Good subject many have small fixes needed but don't want a full restoration!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks for the feedback, I know sometimes what I like to see on youtube videos is not always for everyone else. I might try and do smaller repairs as side videos in the future.

[@GoGoGarage]

I can see why you would choose to patch over replacing a panel, but it's definitely a lot of work. Looks good. Thanks for sharing.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks yea no matter which way you tackle it the job is still big.

[@ty3095]

Great video, thanks for showing the proper way to install patch panels. Keep the videos coming, thanks.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you

[@djneil7827]

Just stumbled onto this video. Very nice work. I'll be doing much of this type of work on my 64 GTO. Good tips and techniques.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much, good luck on your GTO!

[@raymondw7875]

This is great instruction. And I can relate more to a patch like this but certainly also enjoy watching your full panel installations.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thanks a lot for following along glad you enjoyed it!

[@BessieMorrison]

Good info. thanks.

[@carthageclassiccars]

you're welcome

[@waynescott9218]

Great video as always, thanks to you Rick and Megan for a smaller repair on a floor. 👍

[@carthageclassiccars]

You're welcome thanks for watching!

[@johnnyfeher3412]

Good instuctional video .

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you

[@rennkafer13]

I have to do this exact patch on a '71 B-body which is nearly the same. Very helpful, thanks!

[@carthageclassiccars]

You are welcome, good luck!

[@tracycolorado]

Thanks Rick and Megan 🎉

[@carthageclassiccars]

You are welcome

[@glennwilbur2546]

Enjoyed the commentary during floor patch tasks like I would do ion my garage !

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you its a good thing to be able to do to make most of these cars better and won't take it off the road too long. Good luck!

[@mightymikethebear]

I haver seen footwells with all kinds of "repairs" done to them. Thank you for showing how it is supposed to be done.

[@carthageclassiccars]

You're welcome thanks for the feedback!

[@Chevy-ud1ec]

nice work.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you

[@johnkelly6942]

Nice repair.

[@carthageclassiccars]

Thank you very much!

[@eduardorivera2460]

I enjoyed this video Rick!

[@carthageclassiccars]

Great to hear thanks for watching.