Rock Auto Floor Panel Review

[aero3113]

Hey guys,I received my left front floor panel from Rock Auto today. I can say I was not 100% happy. When I first got it I noticed that 3 holes for the throttle linkage were not drilled.The Clutch and brake pedal holes were round so the draft seals that I bought yesterday will need to be modified. I also tried to fit the gas pedal linkage(Thanks Ed, I received that today also ) and one of the holes was off so I had to re-drill that.Also the notch for the high beam switch was not there. When I went to fit the panel it would not lay flat so I had to do some forming of the panel for it to fit correctly. Once it was fitted I had to elongate 3 of the screw holes so they would line up. It was a project I did not expect but I guess this is why the price is low. All and all I would recommend this product but be prepared to do some work. Now I just have to paint it .

Here are some pics

[Flatie46]

Ain't it like Chistmas when you get new plymouth parts! Did it say where it was made on the box?

[aero3113]

That white sticker on the panel said made in the U.S.A.

[Niel Hoback]

It may not fit quite right, but its infinitely better than anything I could do. Gotta be worth the money.

As the guy who built my house said, "beat to fit and paint to match".

[Flatie46]

That white sticker on the panel said made in the U.S.A.

Glad to hear that!

[Flatie46]

Either they don't offer floor pannels for the 46,7 and 8 models or I'm missing something on their site? When I click on body parts it just offers convertable tops.

[dezeldoc]

280 each side what a rip off!! i sold a complete front set for 125 and thought that was to much, i better adjust my pricing to match the going rate i guess.

[Flatie46]

Have not checked with them, but that is probably a website error. Shows the same way for the Dodge. It is one piece and not a drivers' side and passenger's side.

But could be $280 a side up through 48:confused:

I saw that the other night while I was shoppin around and that was the only price I found. Most places I saw you had to call for price. I still need to make a few calls. Dezeldoc, the ones you sold were they NOS?

[dezeldoc]

I don't think they were, but i put them over the floor on my P-15 and they fit perfectly.

[aero3113]

Here it is all painted up and with the gas pedal installed (Thanks again Ed). I used 1 and a 1/4 inch weather striping on the backside. I just have to wait for my pedal draft seals and modify them to fit the new round holes then I will be good to go .

Edited January 30, 2010 by aero3113

[Jim Yergin]

Looks good. Quite a difference from what your old one looked like.

Jim Yergin

[aero3113]

Good observation Jim LoL

Before

After

[P15Mike]

Look's good , you've done a nice job with that! Fwiw anytime you buy something like that plan on doing alot hammering and dollying . About 10 years ago i bought two 1/4 panel skins from year one for my Road Runner and talk about cussin up a storm ! I felt like i could've almost bought 2 sheets of 8x4 and done a better job .... but like you , in the end i was happy .

Mike

[dezeldoc]

You could always cut out your old draft holes and weld them in and t would look stock, no need to modify the seals.

[aero3113]

I think JerseyHarold is going to pick up my old pan this weekend. He is going to try and piece it together with one he has to make a good one.

[JerseyHarold]

I think JerseyHarold is going to pick up my old pan this weekend. He is going to try and piece it together with one he has to make a good one.

Yup! I'll finally be able to use my Harbor Freight coupon-special welder that's been in my garage for the past year or two.

[Gary Manes]

I looked at this web site the other day when a member suggested it.

The Plymouth panels obviously look like the originals per the above photo, but none of the larger car panels even look familiar for the 46-48 items. I have the Desoto and Chrysler both of which I am VERY familiar.

One would think that a supplier would figure out on short notice that the passenger compartment components on all three--Dodge/Desoto/Chrysler-- are almost identical. Certainly close enough that we could "fiddle" with any minor differences.

I was really disappointed with "Plymouth Doctor" after the original hype. Of course, the bad economy may have had a hand in his lack of progress. I really felt that he started with the best intentions.

[aero3113]

The holes in the pan were small enough so I did not have to modify the draft seals .

Here are some pics

[Dave Bohn]

Speaking of floorboards, has anyone ever found a source for the cover for the master cylinder hole in the floorboard? I've never seen one from a vendor or ebay.

[thrashingcows]

Aero31313...Nice work!!

Almost all "new" panels require some fitment, tis the price we pay. At least you were able to make everything work.

[aero3113]

Thanks thrashingcows, If anyone installs this panel install the throttle linkage "L" bracket(seen in second picture of post #20)on the panel then install the panel if room allows. I put it on after and it was a pain to get it into place.

[dezeldoc]

Speaking of floorboards, has anyone ever found a source for the cover for the master cylinder hole in the floorboard? I've never seen one from a vendor or ebay.

I have a few left 10+5 shipping.

[Rollie���]

pm sent.

I have a few left 10+5 shipping.

[aero3113]

I used one of the fasteners that is used to hold the kick panels up for the access cover. Works great, I had to bend the fastener a little for a tighter fit.

[BobT-47P15]

Good work on that floor piece.

I was going to suggest that if the rectangular draft pads didn't

work, you can go to Lowe's home store and look in their drawer

section of hardware......get a couple round rubber gaskets. They

will work, as shown. Pretty cheap, too. I just removed the pedal,

slid them down the shaft and gently pushed them thru the floor

opening with a screwdriver. The raised ring on the shaft keeps

them in place. Actually used two of the gaskets per pedal.