Welding Floor Pan Tips and Tricks

Episode 182 Manic Mechanic
Galaxie Floor Pan Weld in. We final weld the floor pan from our donor Galaxie into our Galaxie 500.
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[@tires2burn]

When you used your hand to brush off the ragged burs from the spot weld holes , it made me flinch.

[@Chris-b6k8m]

Would have cleaned the floor pan first out of the car with 80 grit on angle grinder, then do the inside. Then put the floor pan back in and fit.

[@kennethstaszak9990]

For some of the misalignment you could try an old pipe fitters trick. I don't know if there's a proper name for it but its apiece of flat stock with a v-notch cut in one end that looks like a fishtail. Weld one side of the tail to one side of the gap and use the handle to pry across the gap to get alignment.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Perfect timing, getting ready to do this on my 1967 Firebird 400.

[@cudadreams]

Doin my 68 firebird conv too.. 😊

[@MrPboss1]

I love the clean and strip wheels instead of the wires wheels. I feel like they do a better job and are a bit safer. Either way, stay safe and have fun.

[@Chris-b6k8m]

Would have cleaned the floor pan first out of the car with 80 grit on angle grinder, then do the inside. Then put the floor pan back in and fit.

[@winter_soldier88]

Hey great video give yourself more credit your welds look great! Thank you for the information 😊

[@mmike76]

Why the butt welds? Lap weld would be stronger and easier as this isn't a beauty contest.

[@danielatdownhomehobbies836]

So my main question is, how are you keeping from setting the underside of the car on fire? Serious question as I have had it happen while doing other repairs, like exhaust work for example..

[@motoknivesandgunsbyjt]

So your pan is cut exact to the hole in the floor you make or is there any overlap?

[@jenstori5746]

Do you recommend gaps or no gaps when welding floor panels

[@stevenkryptonite1641]

Hey Jeff I'll do ya two better on your next floor patch give "Steel-It" a try it's a poly weld through paint that your kids will love welding with it applied, an when done finish with "fluid film", you'll never worry about rust again, I gt both on the tropical river web site. Both are worth Their weight in gold.

[@MrEric4555]

Do u have a video on setting up the mig welder to do the floor pan with a cheap harbor freight welder?

[@timothyhines607]

i am going to get a 1976 ford thunderbird

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Floors and rockers are next on my 62 C10 project, making it mandatory to watch every repair panel video available on YT!

[@rccipriani]

"Electric Glue Gun"

[@rockybruce3750]

is it better to overlap the old metal and seam weld to it or is it better to cut and but?. I am about to weld some new pans into my 70 fastback. Is cut and but strong enough?

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

That's a lot of work! Way to stick to it.👍

[@curtcooper9447]

I think your doing a great job looking good 👍

[@robertrudeseal4200]

Good job, great work, love the old Ford!

[@edsmachine93]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing the process. Take care, Ed.

[@67Stang]

Jeff - Hope you and the family all have a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for all you do.

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

Always a tradeoff on the rust prevension

[@Paulie1232]

1st on your you tube channel and 1st in my heart ❤️

[@413x398]

Hate to break it to ya, big boy, but Jeff's already married.

[@richardanderson4916]

Ear plugs wouldn't be a terrible idea.

[@cobra5106]

Is this complete? Tac welds are just the start, right? I'm not a welder, just trying to understand.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Not by a long shot. We still have to go in and complete the welds, but I want to be able to teach Jackson, the owner of the car. How to weld using that toe board.

[@cobra5106]

Got it, thanks for the reply! I always learn something from you, thanks

[@wtfan8610]

Learning to weld a floor pan For my 87 camaro because i dont want no starngers fingers in my ol girl. Lol

[@AutoRestoMod]

I hear you I feel the same way.

[@meagnificentmusic1169]

Thanks!

[@AutoRestoMod]

No, thank you!

[@thepropview9517]

Every tool is a hammer unless it’s a screwdriver then it’s a chisel 😅

[@AutoRestoMod]

Even a screwdriver can be hammer.

[@Holledel]

Good old 18v dewalt.

[@stevenkryptonite1641]

Yeah having a problem with finding a battery, AmmoZon has a 20v adapter for $16.

[@Holledel]

@@stevenkryptonite1641 truthfully the cheap amazon batteries have lasted longer than the 2.5amp dewalt 20v batteries that came with the stem adaptor. Poor tools are wore out so I finally had to replace most of them but 10 years on the job site and 8 in the home shop.

[@stevenkryptonite1641]

@@Holledel I know I'm just throwing it out there to extend the life of a great old tool.. most of my old tools are still great but the battery situation sucks, I came across this adapter after I got the newer impact. So wasn't like I went out buying batteries. But helps keep an old tool running..

[@jlester2274]

Thanks!

[@raulayon9224]

😃👍

[@paulbruno8327]

Making the best out of a rough situation And I know you know how to tweak out the rough spots! Good job, Jeff! 🏁