RobertKB Posted May 7, 2014 Report Posted May 7, 2014 I have been repairing/replacing the floors in my 1951 Dodge D39 Business Coupe. About a year ago I took a welding course at our local community college for 10 weeks, 3 hours each Wednesday evening, because I did not know how to weld but knew this project would require it. Results are amateurish to an experienced welder but the results are solid and useable. They will also not be seen when coverd by a rubber mat or carpet. I have included pictures of the floor before, during, and after repairs. Passenger side was similar although I had to do some work on one brace but less actual floor replacement. Quote
DJ194950 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Posted May 7, 2014 You learned well it that welding class-Grasshopper! Looks good to me! Doug Quote
DJ194950 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Posted May 7, 2014 Where did you get the replacement panels as they appear to be better than any I have seen on this forum and my own remade panels or did you do them?? NICE! Doug Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 7, 2014 Report Posted May 7, 2014 KB, I do suggest you turn down the heat as it appears you melted your steering wheel Quote
Darbone85737 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Posted May 7, 2014 nice work. I also would be interested in knowing where the panels came from. They look pretty nice. Quote
Joe Flanagan Posted May 7, 2014 Report Posted May 7, 2014 Ah, I remember well. So well that looking at your pictures is giving me flashbacks. Your results look a lot better than mine did. That is a really sweet little coupe, too. I think that was the hardest part of the whole job for me. Quote
RobertKB Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) The panels came from Plymouth Doctor who I recommend highly. They are more expensive than elsewhere but you get what you pay for. Very few adjustments needed and overall an excellent fit. The panel where the pedals, which is bolted down and removable, fit through is an exact copy of the original and fit like a glove. I could have ordered another panel for the back of the driver's but did not need it all so bought some 18 Gauge sheet metal and made my own for that area. I used an old MIG welder, set up for Argon/CO2, that I bought from an estate sale to do the work. Don, I will turn the heat down as that explains why my wheel was damaged. Joe, I agree. I feel like the car is now half done. I was a bit worried when I first started cutting away that I might not have the skills needed. I finally just decided that I would cut out the cancer and then I would have to do something. Sometimes best to jump in with both feet. Edited May 7, 2014 by RobertKB Quote
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