MORE RUST HOLES than we REALIZED on our 57 Chevy!

[@DonaldMarsingill]

Tips for plasma....get a drag nozzle so you can drag the tip on the metal. Also, use a straight edge as a guide to drag your tip up against.

[@renoflames]

Put in the full pan in the rear if you can. It keeps the structure more stable. My opinion.

[@danheaton2522]

Totally agree, it will be worth the effort in the long run.

[@richardgabel33]

Hi guys...Aaron and Emily...go full pan in trunk. I know I am talking to a wall here but the laser I have suggested in the past is the ticket here. Doesn’t matter, have fun and stay safe.

[@earlarthur9378]

EMILY!! - and A-A-Ron I fully understand the desire to keep as much 60+ year-old Chevrolet metal as possible. BUUUUUUT, I would without hesitation replace the entire trunk pan. Stronger, easier, more continuity as well as ascetically pleasing, and it'll allow for a big fuel tank/cell as well. That spare tire tub always looked goofy to me from under the vehicle. My vote: FULL PAN!!

[@poyakiani7883]

Honestly, I would have been replacing the whole trunk floor. It's way easier than patching a million rust holes and the car definitely worth it. Your grand children will thank you 😁

[@larrydavidson3402]

You two are doing a great job on restoring the 57.

[@davehalst]

“Get some drills and save the boobs!” Priceless! 😂😂😂

[@staneast539]

Your friend Dan at DD Speed Shop would replace the full trunk floor pan. His advice would be to align the body on the frame mounting points and then add the new floor pan using the frame to body mounting points so the body works.

[@mightymikethebear]

Dan has so much experience with tri-5s that he could replace a whole trunk pan in a day.

[@joelReppe]

I like your projict too .Mine is a 1954 Ford back to factory . joel Reppe Clear Lake SD

[@donaldhalls2189]

Something I was told is the pulse setting " T2" makes it easier for thin metal, doing a great job, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@lynnmaltese1395]

You're my freaking hero. Just changed two front tires on my 25 year old Snapper mower. 4.10/3.50 x 4 Thought it would be a nightmare, but it went incredibly easy.

[@jamesfrazer3172]

one of the better utubers i have watched is Fitzee's Fabrications he is out of canada but makes lots of cool panels and installs. love you guys

[@stacysanders-w3e]

I think he is in New Zealand.

[@Seonaidh966]

@@stacysanders-w3e he is from Conception Bay, Newfoundland, Canada. I’ve know him for years .

[@donaldhalls2189]

​@@Seonaidh966I'm sure he has said that a few time's "keep it simple no need to complicate thing's " dose some great panel shaping, all the best to you all

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Yes guys, undercoat it! Sound dampening is the best!!! And besides, it's the underside and only the road will see it!!! :) As for the plasma cutter, I've always tried to find a piece of scrap metal to put next to what I was cutting and let the torch follow it to make the cut straight as possible, kind of like using a ruler to draw a line. Piece the trunk in, unless you feel like replacing the whole thing!

[@bobbolieu9013]

It's easy to see that Emily likes using the Plasma Cutter. Your PPE looked pretty cool there with all the colors, textures and contrast. That's a good shot to hang on the Shop wall.

[@KA7IIV]

If it were me, I would replace the whole trunk pan. Now is your chance and you won't be sorry later. Good luck and keep up the good work.

[@stuarte9225]

Loving the build. You got to do it properly and replace the full pan, its a bit more work but worth it. Dont worry if you have not done a full replacement before, you've got this!

[@DanMestayer]

Thank you for the content. It is Good Folks like Y'all that inspires the average home mechanic some extra confidence to take on bigger projects.

[@MichaelDeFlumeri]

Clean up the welds by blending in seam sealer over them. Also patching the trunk will be so much easier, but if you're up for the challenge of bracing the rear up good, you can go for the whole trunk floor. Keep making us rookies at doing this proud!!

[@timothysmith2128]

understand the new tool box. If it works, it works. I remember in 87 when half a vista cruiser was sae and the rest metric. To exchange belts, needed bot, found myself using both, especially when rust or coatings got in the mix. Love you guys, wrench on.

[@seandayma]

I loved seeing the Kid get her proper introduction and recognition of her hard work. Y'all are making wonderful progress on the build.

[@user-ThomReec8587]

I use Seam Seal (in a tube for a caulking gun) before I undercoat the under side also inside before I Dyna Mat the interior. Do the tubs first then you can see about doing the trunk floor.

[@inthegarage342]

Absolutely replace the whole trunk pan. Not as bad as your thinking. It's just because you havnt done it before. Also, Put seam sealer all the way around the weld on your floor pan and spread it with your finger. It's a good idea to replace all the seam sealer under the floor. Believe me there's alot of it. I'm building a brelair 4 door hardtop right now. You won't believe how much seam sealer is in a 57 chevy.

[@christophermaynard8375]

I use torch glasses/shades and they work awesome for plasma and that's also the same kind we used at the welding/fab shop too.

[@TonyBauman]

I feel your pain! Working on a 2000 Sierra, trying to stop the rust from worsening. Just trying to get a few more years out of the old farm truck. 220,000 miles and still going. IT'S RAINING RUST!! Be careful. Love y'all.

[@brianrhodes237]

Hi Aaron & Emily, my recommendation would be to replace the whole panel, you will end up with a much cleaner & structurally sound outcome. Can I also suggest giving the Tig welder a go at welding it in, once you get used to it you will love it.

[@raymondantonio4145]

Great job guys, that floor is really starting to look great. I’m fortunate that the floor on my 57 for the most part is pretty clean, I would say at least 80% original paint but I can appreciate the amount of work to clean it up and applying the rust encapsulator. Definitely go with the full trunk floor! Have a great weekend! Kudos to the kid for helping out too!

[@donreinholz8121]

Good job replacing rusted out floor pans. This car will be really nice and should hold up well long term. Hi kid! Hi Finley!

[@Bobby82568]

Gosh man the kid is a wonderful young lady, my “the kid” is about her age and is slowly starting to get into cars and bikes like me. It’s so awesome she likes working on stuff with you guys. It’s priceless memories like I shared with my uncle whom I attribute all my mechanic skills to. 😊

[@Castrucksandtractors]

I just finished replacing the entire floor from kick panel to rear valance in my 56 210 in my opinion its always better to replace the whole thing . After I got the entire floor done and I put the mini tub kit in mine I used tintable Raptor liner and spray the entire underside including inside the fender wells front and rear then I did the inside floor including the trunk and then I put Kilmat down also .I'm going to put kilmat every where roof floor inside the doors behind the kick panels before carpet and headliner and the rest of the interior. I've done this on my 68 charger and my 32 Tudor sedan and they are amazingly quiet and it helps with the HVAC also .

[@bobbolieu9013]

A few years ago I watched a build that they used Lizard Skin on. They used a multi step process that was a Heat Shield then a Sound Deadener. The Heat Shield was in the front foot wells and where the exhaust was plumbed. The also used a Lizard Skin Undercoating. They did a comparison of before and after for sound. It was amazing how solid the Lizard Skin made the car sound.

[@jamesmallinger9555]

Cool family progress on the 57 ,❤LoveJim J&R mobile service and God Bless Y'all and your critters

[@garymarshall4445]

This is one of your best edited videos I've seen....and I've seen all of them! I really enjoyed it.

[@rickydonahue1586]

There is a bunch of different ways to remove and replace the trunk floor. But I agree with you Aaron. Just go a little bit past the bad and only replace what you need to. Love and hugs from Waco.😁

[@steveschmitt5137]

Great learning experience, you all seem to be doing great. Thanks for sharing, and safe

[@keithkindle1901]

Full trunk pan. No regrets!

[@jangrahame4891]

Kevin Tetz on paintucation just did a trunk panel replacement episode on his Paintucation channel. His Garbage Camero series is awesome for patchucation too.

[@redgoatgarage]

I love the progress! For PPE for Plasma...I have a Miller welding helmet that has a "cutting" setting on it where it only lightly dims and works great for that. You might check your welding helmet to see if it has one of those as well.

[@JUNKEdDudek]

I love the progress you guys made! Doing it right is the best thing! You oth are so talented! Kudos to both of you! SO VERY AWESOME!

[@ronhuret9782]

I have a tinted face shield that I use sometimes. If you have a good welding hood, it should have a switch inside it to switch it form weld to cut settings

[@RonMcwhirter]

Accually im a ford man. But i did own a 58 chev. Impala. 348 tri power. This was a fine car. This was in 65 or so. Then i traided for a 70 torino. G T. The car of my dreams. Unfortunatly marriage and a famaly needed a more family oriented car. Wish i had them both today. Now im 80 and think about that stuff. You kids help me dream of those days . Thank you for your wonderful vids. God bless you and tbank you

[@garryballentine9151]

I rebuilt 57 Oldsmobile Super 88. Trunk was junk as yours. Thought of patching but replaced complete pan. It was tuff job but worth effort. If you'd like to see picture of my car let me know.

[@Stupidfastracing]

I love watching updates on the 57 you guy's are doing great work and I love your little dog he's a handsome little fella

[@elwoodsummersjr596]

Great video, 57 is coming around, hope this doesn't offend you , but when the camera zooms in on your face when you're hugging the kid in the beginning of this video., you look like a godess, wow what perfection and beauty. Great job everyone. ❤❤❤ lots of love from pa ❤❤

[@donaldwatson6342]

Loved watching on my phone as Emily and Aaron tell me to scan the barcode with my phone for some merchandise. Having done the wheelwells in my 55 and patching the trunk floor, I had wished I did the complete trunk floor while I was there the first time.

[@chappy5538]

Another great episode you guys do good work can't wait for the next one

[@randycraft9551]

Trico has the bigger spools of wire, using the plasma, use a straight edge and drag it along it for straight cuts, and always pull when cutting if you can. Tips from a local welder.

[@donaldhalls2189]

I would replace the whole trunk, spot welding shouldn't be too hard for, make it last maybe the great grannys mite get to enjoy it 😂 ,thanks for sharing, all the best to you all

[@DCS026]

On cutting a straight line, try using a piece of angle iron held on my magnets or by tack welds. Then drag the torch on the angle iron.

[@paulsherman6450]

Great job guys. I would replace the whole trunk pan if it was me. What's a extra day or two!

[@IggyCotton]

Try bracing your hand/arm on a transmission stand or pipe stand.. that way you have a straight edge to follow with your hand/arm. That's what works for me on long jobs that have me in a strain or weird position.. But For freehand Great job Emily!

[@joshlindemeier2434]

Kids”that’s not nice” 😆…you never learn when things are easy 😊

[@weswitt2192]

Get some cheap harbor frieght magnets and a piece of angle iron for a straight edge while using plasma or cutting torch

[@c10customtrucks83]

Lizzard skin is the way to go I just had the cab of my 65 C10 done, inside the cab and underneath, as well as the inside the doors and under the roof skin when we replaced that it has a great texture and is a really nice coating. Good choice.

[@naughahyde]

I would replace the entire trunk pan. It's more work but you'll be glad you did. Love the color.

[@bobbolieu9013]

I really like your Welder Caddy. That is a very nice and clean set up.

[@flyingsparksgarage]

@@bobbolieu9013 That rolling cart came from Harbor Freight! It’s so good!

[@Bobby82568]

Hey Aaron, usually if you change wire size you also have to change out your tip on your torch to match.

[@ricktrixter]

I really appreciate and enjoy your work, keep it up.

[@daveterry4909]

Emily and Aaron put the whole trunk pan in you'll be much happier yes it might be a little more challenging but you're up for it you got the skill don't second-guess yourself put the whole pan in you'll be glad you did

[@jerryking9333]

Maybe you tube "graveyard cars" do alot of complete repalcement of floor palns, Another is fitzee fabrications. he shows how to place a panel tacing in place then takes a cutting wheel on edge of replacement panel through old panel making a exact fit for replacement panel. Great videos good luck.

[@robertquartier9379]

i think you over think things sometimes, that rear floor pan should be a rather easy job there a lot of other youtubers that have done the same thing....keep up the good vids and always happy to see the KID at the shop

[@johnnywooten7199]

Good job guys that's teamwork !

[@Greenytica]

Trick to the plasma torch is to drag it along a straight edge of some kind. Piece of angle works pretty well.

[@gizmofish57]

My instinct (on what I saw in the trunk) replace to whole pan. In the end you will have a more rigid structure.

[@79broncoboy92]

Use green torch shades/ shields for plasma work. And keep up the good show! Yall are 1 of my favs

[@mrchevy7216]

I have a 57 2 drht where I just cut out the spare tire and made a spare tire delete patch also patched rust holes thru out trunk and placed a 9” narrowed rearend so I could run wider tires. If I had to do it again I would cut out the whole trunk and replace with new metal.

[@jasonfalk7696]

I'd replace the entire pan, especially since you want to ditch the spare tire well. If there's factory bracing that you're removing, you can tack in a brace running diagonally across from all 4 corners. After the pan is replaced, just remove it and grind it smooth. That should keep it square. If the factory bracing is staying, the rear of the car shouldn't move.

[@justinwatch]

Hey. Don't get your hair caught in your Buzz Lightyear plasma cutting helmet! 🤪

[@flyingsparksgarage]

@@justinwatch thanks Justin 😅

[@justinwatch]

To the Infiniti dealer and Beyond!! 😝

[@GWBergen61]

Dan @DDSpeed Shop for all your Tri-5 pan replacement advice.

[@DennisMcGrew]

great as always great content very entertaining

[@davidowen888]

Great Job U 2 ! Magnets and a straight edge for that plasma, I've seen a Lotta people replace only as much panel as you need so long as you encapsulate it goo should last a long time ☮️

[@seandayma]

I would go for replacing the whole trunk floor pan. It would be faster and stronger than trying to piece it together.

[@RIPSRIDES57]

Hey just to inform people chevy made a Belair as a post or 2 door sedan and some hardtops are 210s such as our buddy Newberns green 57. I hope to have my 210 ready this summer and cruise with yall sometime.

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

When you get the Lizard Skin make sure you do the inside of the doors and all inner body skins and you will reduce the temps in the car and reduce the tinning sound you were talking about including the trunk. and firewall.

[@royburris4126]

Replace the whole trunk pan it will save time and look neater at least it did in my 66 stang

[@davestewart9146]

Learning as you go, I love it 😁👍❤️

[@geoffreymiller8231]

when it comes to plasma cutting, your welding hood should have the ability to turn down the shade to an 8 or if it has a grind mode you can use that.

[@garyquartley1084]

You could have joggled the infill floorpan Aaron. Much stronger and neater than a butt weld!!

[@Klingon2468]

Hi guys, great video, you got loads done. Couple of things, when I use my plasma cutter I just use my face shield and a pair of sunglasses. I don't have a fancy face shield like yours, I have a cheap one I got from the pound shop (dollar store). As for the boot pan or trunk pan, I am a big believer in only taking out the metal you need to, I like to leave as much useable original metal as you can, why give yourself extra work you don't need to do. I have 1 question how are your arms? They must have been killin ya after working under the car. Well see ya in the next video, luv ya. ❤❤❤

[@hellpig4309]

Check with Dan at D&D Speed shop. He usually does a few Tri.Five floorplans every morning before breakfast.

[@robertbourinski8286]

Go to DD Speed shop for your 57 questions . 🤓 I guess I’ll watch y’all when you get back on the 57 a month from now .

[@shelbydog1100]

I'd replace the entire trunk as long as you got it.i wish I could get an entire trunk pan for my Cutlass.

[@rjay1674]

I am in the process of replacing the entire passenger compartment floor pan and the truck floor including the water falls in a '62 Impala. In my car there was no saving any of the original metal. The inside rockers were gone also. I was able to purchase a full floor pan from AMD and a complete truck pan and waterfalls. I'm crossing my fingers the new stuff just falls into place but highly unlikely. I'm very interested in how you deal with the truck. Best wishes.

[@petefranghis738]

Use spray on rock guard guys, you could cover the whole underside of the car.

[@Mike-zu5xj]

I use an auto dim helmet that has 5 shade for plasma. Also has clear shade for grinding.

[@thomaskapp8306]

i think you should do the whole trunk pan . check with dan at dd speed shop . the tri 5 specialess . he hacks them and he do the right way

[@johnsemler5314]

I have a 1966 Chevelle that I'm restoring and all my sheet metal work is finished but if I was you I would replace the whole trunk pan including the braces because if you are putting in bigger wheel tubs you might have to move the braces

[@jd440]

I would have media blasted the whole underside. Replace everything thats rusted. Use apot weld cutter bits to break the spot welds that the floors attach to the bracing. There is a guy on youtube, "make it kustom". Hes based out if Canada, and his channel is filled with fantastic tricks and very useful information about mig and tig welding and hiw to manipulate the metal to do what you want it to do. This kid welds stuff together like ive never seen before. Also, from what ive licked u, when welding, its essential to not wrld a full seam at one time. Do small sections and skip around. This will keep the metal from getting to hit and warping. About the lizard skin....the underside and interior floor should be prepped. I would go with 40/60 grit sand paper, and get it down to bare metal. Finish it off with 120/240. Then use wax and grease remover, let it dry, then spray the sound deadener. There are teo types. One that reaista heat, the ither is for sound. the one that resists heat, has to be laid down first before the sound deadener does. Doing the whole underside, and interior floor all the way from the top of the firewall to the trunk, will help to seal the whole car up.

[@chuckhawes7519]

30+ years of experience in body work. I would dothe whole pan and do the job once and be happy with it. I know it takes time, but you will definitely be happier.

[@bobtucker8875]

Very interesting 🤔 content guys thanks for sharing.

[@TerryR-q8s]

Lizard skin 👍. Its on the underside and all inside my 32 Ford. Made a ton of difference on sound and heat deterrent.

[@albertsmith678]

Replace as much of the pan as makes sense to you. Cut out what you need for the wider fender then cut out as much of the old floor to make it as nice as possible. You will like it much more in the long run

[@milthopper6780]

Replace the entire trunk. Do NOT precut for wider inner-wheel wells. Doing this will save you time in the long run with lining up trunk, quarters, and rear skirt. Cut for tubs after everything is in, or you will find you can't get it all to line up together. If done right, you can achieve a factory look.😊

[@locoserge007]

Hi keep up good work can't wait to see it done ... Get more stickers and keychain I want it ..

[@garyhodder2784]

Love the 57,great video!

[@richardoswalt1009]

If it's a driver not a show car, just seam seal and rust escapulater than paint. I've had trouble with under coating hiding rust o er an extended period of time, use sound deader on interior. Good luck

[@mkbarber65]

Put in the full pan, it will be stronger and likely easier in the long run

[@robbblue4516]

Original color. Perfect choice

[@ronaldwilkinson4330]

Working overhead & looking for something to stabalize your arm I've found a couple shop tools that have helped . I) Thansmission jack, removing clamps & using the flat platform to support my elbow. It even rolls along as you move. Placing the legs so you don't trip is important. Another is a screw jack, same kind of idea except it doesn't roll.

[@scottpendlebury7785]

Hey all. Nice try five. Try five Dan at DD Speed Shop is the ol’mate to talk to about your trunk floor.

[@johnd5805]

Looking good. I'd replace the whole pan cuz you have the metal. Lizard skin works well. Rotisserie's work well. How much easier would it have made this restoration and the others before and after? I'm not sure. Just asking. You could have made one. They do save time and necks.

[@marctorigiani4558]

Seam sealer should cover up all your work. Even if you made perfect dimes they would be covered up by the seam sealer