Floor Pan Replacement Planning (67 up pans in 65 Dart)
I badly need to patch floors in my 1965 dart. Came across a full set of 67+ Laysons a body floor pans for a good price. I know they aren’t an exact fit, and especially because I have the 4 speed hump, will likely need extra massaging. However, it should be a decent start—I’ll take it one step at a time, and may patch where I can, instead of full replacement.
I get a couple hours a weekend while the youngest naps. Could spend time at night, too. Just figure that once I start, the car is immobile for a bit. If I thought it would take too long, I’d probably take it somewhere where it’s out of the way. Just harder to work on it, when I have to leave the house.
A “for-fun” question: On average, how many hours would you plan to spend patching/replacing all four floor pans? Including prep, removing interior, patching, sealing, and painting. I’d consider insulating, installing carpet, etc. as a second phase.
Oh, also, this would be my first big welding project. I’ll probably double the number of hours everyone else takes. Pictures of new pans just for something to look at.
I badly need to patch floors in my 1965 dart. Came across a full set of 67+ Laysons a body floor pans for a good price. I know they aren’t an exact fit, and especially because I have the 4 speed hump, will likely need extra massaging. However, it should be a decent start—I’ll take it one step at a time, and may patch where I can, instead of full replacement.
I get a couple hours a weekend while the youngest naps. Could spend time at night, too. Just figure that once I start, the car is immobile for a bit. If I thought it would take too long, I’d probably take it somewhere where it’s out of the way. Just harder to work on it, when I have to leave the house.
A “for-fun” question: On average, how many hours would you plan to spend patching/replacing all four floor pans? Including prep, removing interior, patching, sealing, and painting. I’d consider insulating, installing carpet, etc. as a second phase.
Oh, also, this would be my first big welding project. I’ll probably double the number of hours everyone else takes. Pictures of new pans just for something to look at.
