Floor board cancer........going to need a new shell.
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That looks downright NASTY:eek5:
See how deep it is, it might be "grindable" if there is such a term. |
Damn, thats rough! I would have thought that was a floorboard of a car from the 60's if I didn't know it was from a Miata. As I think I see a few places already rusted through, that might be a tough repair. I'm no sheet metal man though.
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id get a new shell... they are cheap
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As much as it sucks, a new shell is the best option.
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Holy shit, car must have been in a flood. I would just spray it with rust fix to get rid of the rust. Unless you want to get a new shell for it
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Originally Posted by x8mrxjohn8x
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Holy shit, car must have been in a flood. I would just spray it with rust fix to get rid of the rust. Unless you want to get a new shell for it
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A thin layer of carpet will cure that. Out of sight, out of mind!
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Originally Posted by NA6C-Guy
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I don't think thats going to regrow the 2lbs of metal the rust has eaten away. I also vote new shell. You can buy mine if you buy the other $4500 of other stuff thats attached ;)
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
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or mine... with $20k+ and my soul attached to it... ill throw in a blow job or 2 from hustler
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Originally Posted by kotomile
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A thin layer of carpet will cure that. Out of sight, out of mind!
Ya know, Im thinking I could grind away as much as possible, patch the holes, spray it with some sealer and then just run with it. It should last another few years before it really becomes an issue. Besides, I'm planning on getting an NB in the next year or so and then I wanted to turn this car into an autox/ track rat. __________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
Originally Posted by levnubhin
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Ya know, Im thinking I could grind away as much as possible, patch the holes, spray it with some sealer and then just run with it. It should last another few years before it really becomes an issue. Besides, I'm planning on getting an NB in the next year or so and then I wanted to turn this car into an autox/ track rat.
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I'm gonna have to replace this shell...........After a few minutes of scraping and poking.
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Its a goner for sure
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I thought that might happen.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
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Its a goner for sure
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Please post vids of it getting set on fire in a blaze of glory. Other suggestions include driving it into a burning barn, or driving it off a clift and having it explode on the way down.
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bondo products? looks like it works wonders for rust holes.
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Not on a structural section with holes.
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Originally Posted by levnubhin
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I'm gonna have to replace this shell...........After a few minutes of scraping and poking.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/IMG_9726.jpg Dayum! I think you could probably fix this if you had to...but like you have already said as well as many others, its probably more cost effective to just get a cheap shell...this is why I like the miata so much, compared to cars with similar performance (After the miata's been turbo'd of course), parts are plentiful and cheap! |
Anyone think I could grind away as much as possible, treat the rust and then fiberglass the holes? Then I could spray the bottom with that rubberized under coating.
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O come on your losing weight that just means it will be faster. If your worried about the structure just put a full cage in it and call it good.
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Originally Posted by levnubhin
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Anyone think I could grind away as much as possible, treat the rust and then fiberglass the holes? Then I could spray the bottom with that rubberized under coating.
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Fab up a tube frame to hang your suspension from,the cut out the floor andhang the body on that.
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Originally Posted by buffon01
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I might just set myself on fire with this one, but here it goes. Could you cut the metal that is completely rusted, then grid the metal that can be saved. Weld a piece of sheet metal to replaced the one you cut. Ive seen this on Horsepower TV, on spike. There have been many restorations in the show and that seems to be the solution for rusted panels.
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A new shell is cheaper, though, especially since you seem to have gotten into the recycling business, Phil. Just find a clean, red shell, swap your parts over, part out what you don't need. Ask Scott - I think he even ended up with some money in pocket.
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In the scheme of things, I've seen my dad's shop save cars that had more rust than floorpan (very literally, you could see the ground under you) that make that work look like a cake walk.
It's fixable. What's easier for you? |
Bah stop being a pussy and cut out that floorboard and jbweld some nice kick plate in.
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Are floor pans available for our cars, or would I need to cut it out of a donor car?
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Originally Posted by levnubhin
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Are floor pans available for our cars, or would I need to cut it out of a donor car?
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new floorpans is the easier option.
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Originally Posted by tyson87
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new floorpans is the easier option.
I'm starting to lean that way. I can get a floor pan out of a donor car no problem. Welding it into my car is the only hurdle. __________________ Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote |
Originally Posted by levnubhin
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I'm starting to lean that way. I can get a floor pan out of a donor car no problem. Welding it into my car is the only hurdle.
thats pretty much what I suggested. Any welding skills?? |
This is why I suggested tread plate and jbweld. And a hammer. It is under the carpet after all..
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I wouldn't trust JB Weld for something that will see twist. Shitty welding will do better than JBW IMO.
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I wouldnt get a whole new shell over that. I doubt it will affect rigidly noticeably. When I was restoring my 73 triumph gt6, both floor pans were completely toast. Just got some scrap sheet metal, made the appropriate bends/tapers, and welded them in really well while the car was on a level surface. Once the carpet was back in, nobody had a clue.
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If you can mig a manifold for your turbo you can easily do this,Remember fit up is the key.
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Originally Posted by fahrvergnugen
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I wouldn't trust JB Weld for something that will see twist. Shitty welding will do better than JBW IMO.
ok then liquid nails or silicone caulk. |
Originally Posted by levnubhin
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Are floor pans available for our cars, or would I need to cut it out of a donor car?
Originally Posted by rccote
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Couldn't you fabricate some sheet metal floor pieces? I'm not sure what would be harder: fabbing up some new floor pieces or transplanting all your parts to a new shell.
Originally Posted by tyson87
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new floorpans is the easier option.
Originally Posted by levnubhin
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I'm starting to lean that way. I can get a floor pan out of a donor car no problem. Welding it into my car is the only hurdle.
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You can buy them from Mazda. List is $220/side, but can be had for substantially cheaper.
https://www.mazdamotorsports.com/wcs...03721_1000.gif I suppose you could also cut them off a tub that's smashed too badly to salvage. |
Originally Posted by faeflora
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ok then liquid nails or silicone caulk.
How about 3M body and seam sealer& spot welds. -G- |
Bingo! Well, nearly bingo.
Automix™ Truck Line Adhesives and Sealers These adhesives are tested for this sort of thing. Some manufacturers use it in the factories, although I admit I do not know who. |
Good news! My neighbor took me to his friends body shop this afternoon and they are going to fix it for me. All I have to pay for are materials. Having hook ups rocks!
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Since you can buy them would I be wrong in assuming that they are not welded in?
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Glad you found a way to fix it! I didn't think that was too bad, and it should be cost effective to fix if you can weld. Just cut the rusted sections out and make cardboard patch templates. Transfer the templates to sheet steel and weld them in.
Want to see real bad? Here's a MGB I restored, I did all the body work. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2594680 |
Originally Posted by icantthink4155
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Since you can buy them would I be wrong in assuming that they are not welded in?
Funny- replacement floorboards are a very popular item for the VW Type 1, though of course that vehicle is not a true unibody design (it's frameless, but the entire body comes off the pan as a unit). I've seen 'em in the parts catalog, but I didn't think we'd be seeing serious discussion of doing the job on a Miata anytime soon. 'Course, I guess the oldest of 'em will be legally able to purchase liquor next year. Wow. |
Its been suggested that I steal a stop sign. Put some bends in it and tuck it under the carpet.
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Originally Posted by icantthink4155
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Its been suggested that I steal a stop sign. Put some bends in it and tuck it under the carpet.
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