Need advice on floor pan/rain channel repair - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

62 Barnfind · 09-05-2015, 10:13 AM

I am getting ready to repair the rain channel and the floor pans on the 58 (From Orange to ?) i'm working on. Anybody have any advice on the removal of the floors for the replacement panels? I am also repairing the rust on the rain channels above the doors. The metal is really bad above and below the channels. Any advice will be great! I think I have the right way to go but it would be nice to get advice from someone who already did it.

**mr48chev** · 09-05-2015, 02:48 PM

There is a pretty good thread on repairing the rain channels on one of those on the net but I can't remember if it is here or on the HAMB.

This isn't the article I was thinking about but it does show one way of dong the rain channels.
http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.c...forceroof.html

Can't find the one I was thinking of though.

OrrieG · 09-05-2015, 04:04 PM

Regarding floors, are the hinge pockets and step area is good shape? Cab corners? When doing the floors you should have the door areas stabilized and close to fitting. Then cross brace the lower A pillar and cab latch jamb to keep the cab floor square and true. If you just start cutting out the floors and reinstalling things can move from the tension being released, or welding up panels.

Same with repairs to the rail area, you want to keep track of the door to cab/rail area gaps to make sure you don't cause more work later.

09-05-2015, 10:13 AM	#1
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salado, Tx Posts: 1,375	Need advice on floor pan/rain channel repair I am getting ready to repair the rain channel and the floor pans on the 58 (From Orange to ?) i'm working on. Anybody have any advice on the removal of the floors for the replacement panels? I am also repairing the rust on the rain channels above the doors. The metal is really bad above and below the channels. Any advice will be great! I think I have the right way to go but it would be nice to get advice from someone who already did it. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

09-05-2015, 02:48 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Need advice on floor pan/rain channel repair There is a pretty good thread on repairing the rain channels on one of those on the net but I can't remember if it is here or on the HAMB. This isn't the article I was thinking about but it does show one way of dong the rain channels. http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.c...forceroof.html Can't find the one I was thinking of though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-05-2015, 04:04 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Need advice on floor pan/rain channel repair Regarding floors, are the hinge pockets and step area is good shape? Cab corners? When doing the floors you should have the door areas stabilized and close to fitting. Then cross brace the lower A pillar and cab latch jamb to keep the cab floor square and true. If you just start cutting out the floors and reinstalling things can move from the tension being released, or welding up panels. Same with repairs to the rail area, you want to keep track of the door to cab/rail area gaps to make sure you don't cause more work later. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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