Rusty Floor

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The driver's side floor on my '76 GMC High Sierra has two holes in it the size of a golf ball. So that tell me that the rust is about the size of a basketball!

Should, I A: Cut the floor and wield a piece to replace it? or B: Lay a piece of metal over the hole and screw it down to cover the hole?

P.S.-I can't wield!!!

I don't crappy work or a crappy look! I am planning to cover the floor with carpet!

What to do?

[Redneckchevy]

never want to lay new metal over old rust it will just rot out the new one..Cut the old one out cut the new one a lil bigger and use seam sealer then rivit it down...Since u cant weld...

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Tell me I don't have to take the cab off the frame to do this!!! Please!!

[bowtieguy]

you don't have to.   

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Thank God!!!

[Captkaos]

You can use panel adhesive if you lip it since it isn't a structural item.

[JJSZABO]

I agree you should use panel adhesive - no rivits required.  3M makes some good stuff. 

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Where can I find this stuff? And what's the cost?

I really just want to do this one time, but I know rust and you know rust!!

[Redneckchevy]

there is nothing wrong with Rivets and duct tape and a old stop sign..For them lil holes..use ur license plate lol ......Yea that panel adhesive would be the best way to go..Rivets is just cheaper and a quick fix

[Captkaos]

Where can I find this stuff? And what's the cost?

This is what I used to find Lord Fusor adhesive.  There are 3 different set times on these also...

Your search for Jobbers returned 3 result(s) for zip code 39090.

CARQUEST
Phone:
Fax:
615 HIGHWAY 19n
W MERIDIAN,  MS  39307
US
   
AUTOMOTIVE COLOR INC.
Phone: 601-371-1887
Fax: 1601-373-0805
3088 TERRY ROAD
JACKSON,  MS  39212
US

KEYSTONE AUTO
Phone: 601-355-9544
Fax: 1601-9488266
865 BOLING STREET
JACKSON,  MS  39209
US

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Thanks guys! This site is really helpful!

I am no mechanic, you all make me feel like I am!!

Thanks

[Dragon]

Ok was going to go into detail, but found an article that describes it more clearly and has pics too
Rust/Rot Panel Replacement Basics(Welding, but also the majority applies to adhesive style panel replacement, ofcourse you replace the welding portions with adhesive).
http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0705sr_rust_removal/index.html

[Dragon]

Thanks guys! This site is really helpful!

I am no mechanic, you all make me feel like I am!!

Thanks

A little useful tip for you, anything that you want to learn how to do, just as someone who knows,go to your local Library/Bookstore to look for the DYI/Professional Books/Vids on it, and look at as many automotive mags as possible(Not just the stuff that interests you, cuase even the little Tuner/Motorcycle/Etc type mags do articles on alot of the Basic Mechanical/Body Work/Etc type repairs)!!  Pretty much all of the Basic and Professional stuff has been written down, you just need to take the time and interest in finding it, then reading about it!  heck that's the only reason why I have a Library Card or Can be found in a BookStore

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Got my new libriary card yesterday!!

Question....Will a 110 welder help me with most of the body work?

[Blazin]

Yes but get one that uses gas. In my opinion the flux core welders suck. .023 wire is good for sheet metal. I have seen them as low as $200, but for a little more money you can get allot more welder. $300 or $400 wouldn't be out of line.