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Matthewjb · 08-01-2015, 11:10 PM

Hi everyone, this question is for those that have installed a one piece floor. About how many hours did it take you to complete once the old floor is removed. I've got to tackle this project and was just looking for ballpark estimate. I've also to install both cab corner, both pillars by kick panels, both kick panels, outter rockers, and firewall. Here is a pic where I currently am.

Thanks for the help!

Matthewjb · 08-01-2015, 11:11 PM

Sorry, I'm having issue of posting picture straight on my phone. Hope the pic helps..

68wannabe · 08-02-2015, 01:25 AM

After the old floor is out, it shouldn't take that long. It only took me and a buddy around an hour to get it welded in.

Matthewjb · 08-02-2015, 09:37 AM

Thx for the feedback, anyone else have similar experience? Also what kind of total time y'all think I'm looking at for everything I listed

**jaros44sr** · 08-02-2015, 12:04 PM

Speed kills, take your time and do it right the first time. Rushing to get the job done only causes mistakes, enjoy the challenge of doing the restore. If you have a spot welder it should go faster. Post up pics, getting the area around the trans tunnel, seems to give most people problems

When I did it for a friend, it took weeks

**jakewalter** · 08-02-2015, 01:43 PM

Take lots of measurements.
Jake

Redline novdog · 08-02-2015, 06:25 PM

WOW!!! looks like My Nova when I back halfed it. You did a good job supporting it!! If time is problem you shouldn't be doing it in the first place.Take your time and do it right!!!Have fun and learn something ! I do everyday1!!!

57taskforce · 08-02-2015, 06:40 PM

Thats a pretty cool method of lifting the cab youve got there. I dont think ive seen anything like that before.

Matthewjb · 08-02-2015, 10:59 PM

57task force, it was a quick set up too, so that was a plus. I definitely will take time to do it right because I know you'll pay for it if not. Thx for all the Input. I'll post some pics once the cab is finished up!

**jaros44sr** · 08-03-2015, 08:05 AM

The only problem I see is that you won t be able to install you re doors with the bracing in the way,JMHO

Matthewjb · 08-03-2015, 08:28 AM

Jim, I was thinking With the rear pillars being original that height for the floor is good. Also, the front pillars should not have budged a bit since they were braced. Before I started the resto the doors open and closed like a charm. So I'm hoping that once the floor is tacked in and cub is supported I can take braces off and begin to fit doors to make sure the height of the floor is right. Thoughts?

**jaros44sr** · 08-03-2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthewjb

Jim, I was thinking With the rear pillars being original that height for the floor is good. Also, the front pillars should not have budged a bit since they were braced. Before I started the resto the doors open and closed like a charm. So I'm hoping that once the floor is tacked in and cub is supported I can take braces off and begin to fit doors to make sure the height of the floor is right. Thoughts?

Hoping is not a good thing with gaps, fitting doors before final weld of floor is what I would recommend. If you can change bracing to fit doors, now is the time. I only had two braces, back wall of cab to the firewall, and that kept it in place while I massaged the floor in place, gaps ARE critical

**jakewalter** · 08-03-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Hoping is not a good thing with gaps, fitting doors before final weld of floor is what I would recommend. If you can change bracing to fit doors, now is the time. I only had two braces, back wall of cab to the firewall, and that kept it in place while I massaged the floor in place, gaps ARE critical

That is why you really need to take LOTS of measurments.
An error of 1/8th inch on one end can mean a huge problem on the other end.
Jake

Matthewjb · 08-03-2015, 09:20 AM

I'm definitely with y'all, good points. I will post pics when done I'm sure it will look great

08-01-2015, 11:10 PM	#1
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	One piece floor question Hi everyone, this question is for those that have installed a one piece floor. About how many hours did it take you to complete once the old floor is removed. I've got to tackle this project and was just looking for ballpark estimate. I've also to install both cab corner, both pillars by kick panels, both kick panels, outter rockers, and firewall. Here is a pic where I currently am. Thanks for the help! Attached Images

08-01-2015, 11:11 PM	#2
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	Re: One piece floor question Sorry, I'm having issue of posting picture straight on my phone. Hope the pic helps..

08-02-2015, 01:25 AM	#3
68wannabe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 90	Re: One piece floor question After the old floor is out, it shouldn't take that long. It only took me and a buddy around an hour to get it welded in.

08-02-2015, 09:37 AM	#4
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	Re: One piece floor question Thx for the feedback, anyone else have similar experience? Also what kind of total time y'all think I'm looking at for everything I listed

08-02-2015, 12:04 PM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: One piece floor question Speed kills, take your time and do it right the first time. Rushing to get the job done only causes mistakes, enjoy the challenge of doing the restore. If you have a spot welder it should go faster. Post up pics, getting the area around the trans tunnel, seems to give most people problems When I did it for a friend, it took weeks __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

08-02-2015, 01:43 PM	#6
jakewalter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 244	Re: One piece floor question Take lots of measurements. Jake __________________ 1967 Chevy SBSS Bone stock 1974 Chevy Cheyenne 4wd long bed 1985 Chevy Scottsdale 4wd long bed 2000 Chevy 1 ton 4wd dually quad cab 2004 GMC Sierra 4wd Super cab long bed

08-02-2015, 06:25 PM	#7
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: One piece floor question WOW!!! looks like My Nova when I back halfed it. You did a good job supporting it!! If time is problem you shouldn't be doing it in the first place.Take your time and do it right!!!Have fun and learn something ! I do everyday1!!! __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

08-02-2015, 06:40 PM	#8
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,503	Re: One piece floor question Thats a pretty cool method of lifting the cab youve got there. I dont think ive seen anything like that before. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

08-02-2015, 10:59 PM	#9
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	Re: One piece floor question 57task force, it was a quick set up too, so that was a plus. I definitely will take time to do it right because I know you'll pay for it if not. Thx for all the Input. I'll post some pics once the cab is finished up!

08-03-2015, 08:05 AM	#10
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: One piece floor question The only problem I see is that you won t be able to install you re doors with the bracing in the way,JMHO __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

08-03-2015, 08:28 AM	#11
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	Re: One piece floor question Jim, I was thinking With the rear pillars being original that height for the floor is good. Also, the front pillars should not have budged a bit since they were braced. Before I started the resto the doors open and closed like a charm. So I'm hoping that once the floor is tacked in and cub is supported I can take braces off and begin to fit doors to make sure the height of the floor is right. Thoughts?

08-03-2015, 09:20 AM	#14
Matthewjb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 92	Re: One piece floor question I'm definitely with y'all, good points. I will post pics when done I'm sure it will look great



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