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Old 07-05-2014, 01:15 PM   #11
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Re: Rat repair.

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My experience with the floor - aside from patch panel quality - is that the braces under the floor can be tough to work around. On mine, some were okay, some needed repair and some needed replacement. All are spotwelded in and while you can remove the floor above them by cutting the spots, the new panel will be hard to clamp and weld to the supports. Not impossible but a bit of a test. If the existing factory parts are structurally sound and can be saved with minor repairs, I'd probably keep them.
Ya.... I drill 1/8" holes and use sheet metal screws to fasten everything for trail fit. Weld em up when done spot welding. Can be repositioned if need this way.
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