Well, its been quite a while since I have posted anything and frankly that's because I had stopped progressing on the Mach. Married life with children a house, job and too many hobbies get in the way! I have been anxious lately to get back on it and finally today I was able to get some work done! I was at the point where I needed to start working on some floorpan repairs. After drilling out all the spot welds, I cut out the first section that needed repair. basically the back 2/3s of the drivers side. So far it hasn't been too bad. I have the replacement panel roughed in with the front seam cut an ready. Hopefully, tomorrow I can get to fitting the rear and the tunnel section.
Showing the Rust and spot welds drilled out
Seat panel removed and showing more nasty rust
Spot welds cut and note the markings where original welds were for futre reference
Making some sparks fly. The angle grinder with cutting wheel made easy work of cutting the section out.
First hole cut. Fred Flinstone would be proud.
Marking a rough cut.
New metal was placed in the section overlapping old metal. I cut through both layers for a perfect fit and right size gap for welding.
Front section cut and ready and held in place
Now need to cut rear and tunnel section for fitting.
