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Old 07-27-2012, 10:00 PM   #1
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Custom floor sheetmetal

I removed my seat today along with the carpet and I noticed big ugly humps on the floor and when I put the single camaro set on I didnt notice any different in seating so Im up to cutting the floors and make it deep like bowls did anyone ever did this before?
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Old 07-27-2012, 10:28 PM   #2
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Re: Custom floor sheetmetal

I have done it and several other members have done it as well. Unfortunately my truck and photos were lost in a fire. If you do a search you can find posts on installing late model seats in a square.
Use a lazer level to mark things out and make sure to re-inforce the floor sections you build.
I would suggest bead rolling the new floor panels to avoid the oilcan effect.
You have to remove one brace per side, that should be re-built and dont forget how this changes the carpet.

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Old 07-27-2012, 10:49 PM   #3
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Re: Custom floor sheetmetal

I wonder if you could use a Camaro or Chevelle floor pan as a base for the modification?
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Re: Custom floor sheetmetal

Ok this just came on my mind I think the humps were made to clear the gas tanks mine has dual tanks
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Old 07-28-2012, 12:19 PM   #5
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Ok this just came on my mind I think the humps were made to clear the gas tanks mine has dual tanks
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I believe you are correct, You may have to switch to short box tanks.
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I will just cut the tanks making them smaller
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