Previous owner welded HOLES int he floor..
04-10-2011, 03:56 PM
#1
Previous owner welded HOLES int he floor.. So the previous owner appears to have welded holes in the floor. It looks like it was to mount a NOS tank. I am not sure WHY there are holes THROUGH the floor - but they are.
I am looking for some repair advice.
I am thinking of grinding it smooth - having a shop weld some patches on, and then prep and paint the **** out of em so they don't rust my floors.
Advice?
I am looking for some repair advice.
I am thinking of grinding it smooth - having a shop weld some patches on, and then prep and paint the **** out of em so they don't rust my floors.
Advice?
04-11-2011, 02:21 AM
#4
yeah, no way they are stock... it's *way* to sloppy. I'll grab some pics if I can tomorrow!
They are located behind the driver / passenger front seats on the hump infront of rear seats.
The previous owner hid the holes with a rear floor matt. Wedged it on pretty good - didn't even notice till I got home.
A lot of things I should have noticed. But I digress.
I should note I have the carpet gutted currently.
They are located behind the driver / passenger front seats on the hump infront of rear seats.
The previous owner hid the holes with a rear floor matt. Wedged it on pretty good - didn't even notice till I got home.
A lot of things I should have noticed. But I digress.
I should note I have the carpet gutted currently.
04-14-2011, 07:08 PM
#5
Pictures!
As you can see... these don't look "stock" as I mentioned - the previous owner mounted NOS there, as far as I know.
I am wondering the best way to go about fixing this mess. Sure it's under the carpet - but I certainly don't want it to rust.
I plan on getting something welded - and then painting the **** out of it.
As you can see... these don't look "stock" as I mentioned - the previous owner mounted NOS there, as far as I know.
I am wondering the best way to go about fixing this mess. Sure it's under the carpet - but I certainly don't want it to rust.
I plan on getting something welded - and then painting the **** out of it.
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04-15-2011, 02:43 AM
#8
The best part? He simply cut holes in the carpet to do. It appeared some of the carpet was also burned in the process.
He then took the rear seat mat and covered it up (actually quite convincingly). I didn't notice it until I had the car in my own driveway.
I have a brand new carpet in the garage waiting to be installed.
He then took the rear seat mat and covered it up (actually quite convincingly). I didn't notice it until I had the car in my own driveway.
I have a brand new carpet in the garage waiting to be installed.
04-17-2011, 12:50 PM
#10
yep take a grinder to the rust and weld up the holes.. or use a piece of metal if needed,,, then use a good seam sealer, for pin holes or joints and prime then paint the new metal and welds.
yah looks like a nos tank or some kinda speaker box or some bs.
yah looks like a nos tank or some kinda speaker box or some bs.
04-17-2011, 06:40 PM
#12
I wish I had noticed before buying...
the owner hid it with the rear floor mat - he had it totally covered. I am sure I could have found it - but I didn't look hard enough.
He said "the carpet is shitty dude. Very dirty. I bought a new OEM carpet for it - and i'll include it for free..."
The carpet included was NOT for the Trans Am - and did not come anywhere close to fitting.
I could go on... the list is big...
But I will post up my repair job hopefully this week.
the owner hid it with the rear floor mat - he had it totally covered. I am sure I could have found it - but I didn't look hard enough.
He said "the carpet is shitty dude. Very dirty. I bought a new OEM carpet for it - and i'll include it for free..."
The carpet included was NOT for the Trans Am - and did not come anywhere close to fitting.
I could go on... the list is big...
But I will post up my repair job hopefully this week.
04-18-2011, 04:53 PM
#15
So I've been going over my options here...
(1) Weld patches / medium to close any holes. POR 15 the area, then prime, rust pain over it. Leave the ugly mess as is.
(2.) Grind it right down. Bare metal. Weld patch / medium. Prime / rust paint. Pray for it to hold up.
I have heard nothing but good about por15 - but it works on the rusted surface best. Not bare metal (instructions advise it won't work the same on properly sanded / prepped metal).
The reason I am concerned about this is because it's gonna be UNDER my carpet. Out of sight.
I need to know the rust is dead.
*sigh*
(1) Weld patches / medium to close any holes. POR 15 the area, then prime, rust pain over it. Leave the ugly mess as is.
(2.) Grind it right down. Bare metal. Weld patch / medium. Prime / rust paint. Pray for it to hold up.
I have heard nothing but good about por15 - but it works on the rusted surface best. Not bare metal (instructions advise it won't work the same on properly sanded / prepped metal).
The reason I am concerned about this is because it's gonna be UNDER my carpet. Out of sight.
I need to know the rust is dead.
*sigh*
Last edited by Ghostintheshell; 04-18-2011 at 04:59 PM.
04-18-2011, 10:19 PM
#17
The reason for "praying" is because it's gonna be 100% out of sight. I won't be able to monitor my workmanship and such.
On that note: is the black, raised hills a welding medium? Or is that the actual floor pan melted?
On that note: is the black, raised hills a welding medium? Or is that the actual floor pan melted?
04-25-2011, 02:08 PM
#19
That's a good idea with the brass!
I have a good friend who welds for a living - and he's volunteered his serviced.
I will start the grinding tomorrow!
Pictures to come!
I have a good friend who welds for a living - and he's volunteered his serviced.
I will start the grinding tomorrow!
Pictures to come!
