Trunk floor replacement 68-72 GTO, Chevelle,LeMans,Camaro, Buick. don't forget to subscribe!!!

[@JT-yz4rj]

I’m going to follow your build, I’m glad to see someone using the new one piece full trunk floor pan because I need one and a wheel well as well. Keep filming friend this really helps some of us! I just subscribed

[@do6724]

This is the first and only video or picture I’ve ever seen of where the weld in Jack floor bracket goes! Thank you! I couldn’t even find it in the assembly manual! Thank you! Keep up the great work!

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks for watching the video and commenting. I'm glad that the video was able to help you. All the best

[@markking8915]

Been watching most of your videos and they are very helpful. I got a 70 GTO I just finished tubbing the frame and now starting on the body. Everything behind the backseat needs to be replaced, trunk, quarters, wheel wells, you get the point. I've never done this before just a hobbyist and you videos really help! Re-watching now as I get ready to start removing panels.

[@classicrewind2715]

Awesome. If you have any questions that are not in the video, just reach out. I'll try to help you as much as I can. There should be a couple videos on the wheel well, inner and outer. a couple on the quarter/filler panel and trunk. All the best. Thanks for Liking, Sharing and Subscribing...

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

Please keep these videos coming.

[@classicrewind2715]

SantaClaus HawkeyeNJ thank you Santa Claus. I appreciate you stopping by. I hope you're doing well. all the best

[@79medic]

You do have a talent brother ....

[@classicrewind2715]

Thank you brother!!

[@rhettbonifay2944]

Your series has certainly inspired me. Great work on the video and of course all the metal work. I have a 68 442 conv. If it could talk, it would thank you as well!!

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks for the kind words Rhett!!. I took my frame today to go get it powder coated. Do you think I should post a video of it? All the best

[@rhettbonifay2944]

@@classicrewind2715 My thoughts are yes. I have been reading the comments left by others and it seems you inspire a good many people. The people who comment seem to have a range of 68-72 a-body vehicles and would lap up any tidbit of decent info out there. You have a way of explaining things that makes it easier to understand. I would go out on a limb and call it a gift.

[@classicrewind2715]

Thank you Rhett.. I really appreciate it. I started this channel to help myself and people in the same situation. I found a bunch of videos that said they will show you how to do it the next thing you know the video is done and they did not explain how they finish the project.. I try to go into detail sometimes I talk too much, and I have to do a lot of editing, LOL. All the best my friend, take care!!

[@pauldolan1493]

Thanks for the video. Really impressed with how much you’re tackling here. When going this deep on replacement, I do much of it on the frame so I can have the comfort of referencing the body mount locations. Keeps me from worrying too much about “shift”. Quick to take it off of course to get work done but having it close by is critical I’ve found. You likely have already addressed the 1/2 to 3/4 gap between the trunk pan and floor pan but thought I’d tell you what I would do. I would fill it with either a “C” channel or square tube piece. If concerned about the strength of the “C”, you could use heavier gauge or maybe box it in after welding the “C”part in. It’s always frustrating when seemingly exact duplicate pressings cause these issues. I’m well underway on my second full restoration. Only 6 short videos in but if interested, “BuildAnother68Chevelle” is the channel. Again, Thanks, good luck, and I’ll be following this from here on.

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks Paul. I appreciate you leaving a comment. Yes, I did address the fact that there is a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch Gap. between the floor pan and the trunk pan. What I ended up doing was using a 16 gauge L Channel and weld it fast to close up the gap. I thought I addressed it in one of my videos. But if not, I will definitely go back and address it. There's also another issue. On the aftermarket cowl panel. The nut placement for the quarter panel are in wrong area for a 68 GTO . I don't know if that panel is correct on the Chevelle cowl panel....I will definitely check out your channel. Thanks again. Keep in touch my friend

[@DeLosAngeles_24]

Awesome job! 👌👌👌

[@classicrewind2715]

Thank you. All the best

[@dogismyco-pirate]

Going to be a beauty! Keep up the good work my friend cheers Nathan

[@classicrewind2715]

Dog is my co-pirate metal detecting thank you Nathan. I appreciate you stopping by watching and commenting thanks for the kind words. There's a lot of work ahead of me LOL. I'll be busy for a long time. All the best

[@seanturner4307]

Great video keep up the good work

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks Sean. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!. If there is any you would like to see more of let me know. All the best

[@frankciancone4504]

I also subscribed

[@wvtreasurehunters2319]

Looks like your doing a great job

[@classicrewind2715]

WV Treasure Hunters thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comment. Yes, WV. A lot of work. I was not anticipating how much work this was going to take. There's a spot weld every 2 in I have to drill everyone out, grind and sand. ugh

[@jamrozy69]

I would cut the lip all the way across and add a piece of metal. It will be a little bit of work but it will look factory. Just my opinion. Looking great

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi Chris. Are you referring to the difference between the trunk panel and the floor panel? I ended up putting a piece of L shaped metal in there to fill the space. You can't see it from underneath the frame actually covers that area all the way across. That area is reinforced with tube metal where the frame bushing sit. That is why I did not cut the lip and weld another piece.. All the best

[@jamrozy69]

@@classicrewind2715 yeah that's what I meant. I just always try to make things look as factory as possible. Just kinda picky I guess lol. I had 69 gto for years. Sold it to my brother a while back. I really regret it.

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks Kris. Yes, I'm pretty much the same way. I'm trying to make it all original. I don't want to piece anything together. I will be customizing the inside. But everything metal and body wise I would like to keep pretty much original. These aftermarket panels are a bear to work with. I was trying to work that area between the trunk panel and the floor pan for about 6 hours. I could not understand why it wasn't working. So I decided to fit a piece of metal in there to fill the area and weld it. The bolts for the fender on the cowl panel are actually in the wrong spot. I will be making a video and pointing that out. All the best.

[@frankciancone4504]

Is the trunk pan and floor pan spot welded together from the passenger side to the driver side . Love the. Videos

[@classicrewind2715]

They are spot welded together. You need to be careful when I put the two panels together, (Truck and floor pan) there was a gap about a 3/4 of an inch. I had to weld a piece of L sheet metal to compensate for the gap. I can't remember which video it was, sure if you search my videos you will find it. I hope this helps. All the best.

[@Rustytales]

@@classicrewind2715 Hello Is there any way I can contact you? I have a very rusty project and you inspire me to try and fix it. I do not have the same experience as you, but I want to try to do it. I would like to consult with you on some issues If this is possible, of course.

[@derekmoore2553]

Great work, my friend. Your videos are very helpful! My question is how do you separate the trunk pan from the rear seat divider? Do you have to take the divider out? In your video, it looks like yours is still in there. Did you just drill out the spot welds from the bottom? Thanks and keep up the great work! 👍

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi, thank you for the kind words. Yes, I actually did separate the floor pan, trunk pan and rear divider. They all come together at that point. They are spot welded all together. Check out the video around 2 minutes in . It shows the inside. I had a problem with the repop floor pan not coming all the way up to the trunk pan. I had to weld a piece of angle iron, from underneath and then weld everything together from up top. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any problems. Thanks all the best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaS9maCVlLx3kJI

[@danielcarter236]

That's why I put the rockers on separat it's slot easier to me

[@jamesdole7593]

I'm working on a 68 LeMans. Who is the supplier of your replacement trunk/quarter panel filler panels?

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi, I got my stuff through OPGI. At the time they were very reasonable plus the amount that I bought, I had free shipping. Which helps because they're coming from California. I will try if I were you NPD or Ames and compare prices. All the best

[@steelcityrailroad5095]

I'm working on my GTO truck floor patch panel. I got the Dynacorn but had to modify where the truck meets the truck drop off on each end. I see your truck looks to be correct for the GTO in those areas. What manufacturer is your trunk? My truck was for the Chevelle by the way.

[@classicrewind2715]

Are you referring to the trunk filler panels? There was a space where the inner wheel well trunk panel and the filler panel comes together. I had to use a hammer and Dolly to get the metal to sit much flatter than Factory. I don't recall my trunk panel brand. I bought it from OPGI, I also got my floor pan from there. The filler panels I purchased from eBay. all the best

[@steelcityrailroad5095]

@@classicrewind2715 It's to bad I can't share a pic of what I had to cut off mine to get it to work. I have a friend who is doing a 70 GTO and is doing a whole truck replacement and would like to refer him to your trunk manufacturer. I will see what OPG has to offer.

[@steelcityrailroad5095]

@@classicrewind2715 @Classic Rewind It's to bad I can't share a pic of what I had to cut off mine to get it to work. I have a friend who is doing a 70 GTO and is doing a whole truck replacement and would like to refer him to your trunk manufacturer. I will see what OPGI has and refer him there because your looks correct on the sides. Thanks my friend!

[@classicrewind2715]

Send me a picture. so I can look at it [e-mail]

[@frankciancone4504]

Hi , did you weld the trunk pan to the valance and floor pan then installed the frame prior to removing the inner and outer wheel house , along with the quarter panel thanks frank

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi Frank. I didn't do any permanent welding until all my panels were in place. I ended up using self tapping screws to keep everything together while I was lining up other panels. If you go back to my videos, I did them in order. I do not remember in what order I replace the panels. I know I did the floor pan and trunk pan pretty much at the same time. Which I lined up with my inner wheel wells. I hope this helps . All the best

[@uggadugga8070]

Is there one particular place you've been getting your panels/parts from, or just whomever has the best price?

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi KC. There is a lot of different companies that sell panels. They're all made by two maybe three manufacturers. I actually found my trunk filler panels on eBay. Beautiful panels almost OEM. A friend of mine recently bought a cowl panel and the stamping wasn't as good as the one that I bought from OPGI. So it depends on where they're buying their stampings from. I hope this helps. All the best

[@55marylea]

I would suggest moving the (camera) video in and out. It's a bit confusing when keeping the video up close....I'm restoring my 72 Chevelle...great information.

[@classicrewind2715]

Thanks Pete. I do all the video taping by myself. Sometimes I can't get those shots but I am trying. I am glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for stopping by. All the best

[@arthurharding1044]

Good evening ! Did you put the trunk panel in yourself or did you have help? I plan on tackling this during winter...

[@classicrewind2715]

Good morning Arthur. yes, I did put the trunk floor in myself. It's not that heavy. I used a lot of clamps which held it in place to make sure everything was lined up properly. in the video there is a gap between the floor pan and the trunk pan. I had to put a piece of 16 gauge L shape in to fill that space that is the only problem I had. You will have to watch the video.( I don't know if I'm explaining it correctly. ) All the best my friend. good luck

[@NickFortier]

Looks like a chevelle build has many parts available. My 78 malibu, not so much :( doing a 1 pc floor pan install right now. Funny how on other channels they're almost always repairing unibody stuff. Those brackets for the floor spot welded on are a bitch to revive. Probably should bought the drill bit, but air chisel had no balls, so did er with a hand chisel, and grinder where required. Good work though dude

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi, yes, A lot of parts are available. I ended up doing a full trunk and full floor pan. It is much easier to work with when you only have two pieces. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. All the best

[@jamesdarosa426]

the rear trunk pan and floor pan should join up flush! Why aren't they?

[@jamesdarosa426]

it must be the reproduction floor pan to short. What did you end up doing?

[@classicrewind2715]

Hi James. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I ended up putting a piece of angle metal. 16 gauge spot welded it from the underside. It was only off about 1/2 inch. I think the reproduction floor pan was too short. Because the trunk pan fit properly underneath the rear seat metal. Thanks for commenting..

[@jasondelo4354]

Lots of work man. At what point do you just say F it and but a complete new shell from dyancorn? Most of us don’t have the skills to do all that ourselves and pay thousands for some one to do it.

[@classicrewind2715]

It's the journey. Every car brings a new challenge. You could buy the body but you can't buy the VIN. I don't know how people get away with doing that, always wondered. I hope you enjoyed the videos all the best

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

17:53 i dont mean to sound stupid but is the gap there due to the self taping screws keeping the panel from meeting the trunk floor panel ?

[@classicrewind2715]

It looks that way in the video. But the rear seat panel gets welded to the floor pan and the trunk pan. So the Gap that is there is the problem, it should not be there. I'm glad you're enjoying the video. I hope they help, All the best

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

@@classicrewind2715 is it possible to bend the trunk pan lip up to meet the floor pan .. if not well if not nothing this video is a few years old ..what did u end up doing to fill the gap a strip or metal ? Im replacing the trunk pan 3 piece and the 4 supports in a 72 olds .. the car was hit on the passenger side i got the quarter panel pulled out but im unsure of the trunk being square meaning idk if the wheel.well got pushed in..the inner wheel well ..the outer did .. i cant seem to find anyone that has OEM dimensions or any dimensions to help me out so i can make the trunk pan square .. its frustrating and holding me back from going any further rn ..thanks for the vid u do nice work and explained everything perfectly

[@classicrewind2715]

@@jaboneyoyo5843 I ended up welding a piece of L metal. I welded the floor pan to the trunk floor pan. It worked perfectly and I made it except the angles underneath. I Raptor coated the underside, you can't even tell anything was done. There is a video on that as well. When you get a chance you should check them out. I'm glad the videos are helping you. Let me know if you have any questions. All the best

[@jaboneyoyo5843]

@@classicrewind2715 thanks