Bingster Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 These photos show the spare tire well rusting through. I don't suppose anybody makes a patch panel for this? A scrap yard would be the next bet, but would they have to cut one out of a car to sell it? I suppose that asks and answers my question, but judging from the rim around the well, it was a separate piece that was welded in place. I'd appreciate any repair advice. Well, the photos were too big to upload for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 you can resize these quickly through MS Paint...then try again...have you checked with the Plymouth doctor..there are other methods...depends on you and what you want..others find donor car and take sections a bit higher and cut out and place in the bad section, others have even reported using boat trailer fenders as a preshaped patch...I have not seen pictures of that trailer patch so cannot comment on the actual fit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Horne Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I have been using,,,,,WWW.shrinkpictures.com,,,,,to make my photos smaller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Plymouthy Adams Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 In my Plymouth doctor book he lists the well as P-15-4000-P I cannot state a cost...call him at 1-517-625-PLYM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingster Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks. I tried his web site but that page seemed to be down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Doesn't look good and you are smart to replace it. I always wonder why this area rusts as there are three large drainage holes down there. I guess either an accumulations of dust and dirt or old cloths or other things stuck down there prevent proper drainage. Surprisingly of all the the cars I have, restored or parts cars, I have never seen this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingster Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Lucky me! I have contacted Moore's Salvage, but I think they'll have to cut it out of a car. I hope that the Plymouth Doctor part will also fit a Desoto of the same years. But wasn't somebody saying that they had some delivery trouble with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Take a look at trailer fenders available at tractor supply it similar. For 20 to 40 bucks, you can use a piece to form the structure of a patch. I bought one and used it as bassis for cab corners on a pickup. The curve is the hard part the fender addresses that arc. They are galvanized so care when welding is critical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhoads Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Depends on if you want a show car or want a strong and easier fix. POR-15 and fiberglass + POR patch (after preparing properly) can do the latter and it dries as hard as a rock. http://www.por15.com/Floor-Pan-Repair_ep_77.html http://www.por15.com/FLOOR-PAN-TRUNK-KIT_p_61.html Edited January 27, 2015 by jrhoads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingster Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well, I don't want a show car but I don't want fiberglass either. In fact, I have located one, and am trying to scrounge up the dough on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhoads Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Properly done and painted you wouldn't know the difference anyway. But we all have preferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 The wheel well in my trunk was designed for bias tires. I am running radial tires that are fatter. The radial tires do not fit in the factory wheel well in the trunk so my spare is a bias ply tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) I found a good used 185-15 tire for $30 mounted that fit well it the spare tire well. Only plan is is to use it as a spare for limited mileage to get another 215-15 (my current size on chrome wheels) tire if needed or flat repair, so the diameter of the tire is not of great concern. Kind of like the the trailer fender partial use as a repair panel if the radius of two parts are very close. DJ Correct tire size for spare is 165-15, not 185 Sorry. Edited January 29, 2015 by DJ194950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I looked at the TSC trailer fender and it appeared about right. It is bigger than the original in the trunk and would hold a wider radial tire. The radius looked to me to be about 4" bigger than the trunk well, which means you would be welding into the floor pan farther away from the edge of the original. You'd have to see how close it comes to the gas tank before making any cuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 OR,? Just use the part needing replacement? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Yes, cut off the piece you need would be easy, except the new part is much wider. But you can fix that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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