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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Normansinjunstevas on September 18, 2015, 10:24:04 AM

Title: ? Knackered floorpan
Post by: Normansinjunstevas on September 18, 2015, 10:24:04 AM

Advice needed please:

Whilst whipping out my engine & gearbox, I decided to examine the extent of the corrosion on the underside. I realised that some welding had to be done, so over on her side she went.

On examination : see photos.

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/rust/P9180583.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/media/rust/P9180583.jpg.html)

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/rust/P9180582.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/media/rust/P9180582.jpg.html)

(I hope that this works)

Is my floorpan knackered, or is it possible to patch it up? It is only the forward two corners that are scuppered, as the rest is beautifully intact.

I thankyou in advance for your comments.

Norman

Title: Re: ? Knackered floorpan
Post by: pietschokkenbroek on September 18, 2015, 01:01:44 PM

Looking at the photos and if, like you say the rest is intact, I would say patch it!

Title: Re: ? Knackered floorpan
Post by: Gadge on September 18, 2015, 06:04:29 PM

I'ld say patch as well, doesn't look too hard to do - a lot easier than replacing a floor imo

Title: Re: ? Knackered floorpan
Post by: thepuddlejumper on September 18, 2015, 06:49:21 PM

I agree patch both sides, remember to replace the u shaped stiffener.

Ralph

Title: Re: ? Knackered floorpan
Post by: Pete126 on September 18, 2015, 07:56:57 PM

Quote from: Normansinjunstevas on September 18, 2015, 10:24:04 AM

Advice needed please:

Whilst whipping out my engine & gearbox, I decided to examine the extent of the corrosion on the underside. I realised that some welding had to be done, so over on her side she went.

On examination : see photos.

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/rust/P9180583.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/media/rust/P9180583.jpg.html)

(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd416/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/rust/P9180582.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/JohnEbeneezerBaggs/media/rust/P9180582.jpg.html)

(I hope that this works)

Is my floorpan knackered, or is it possible to patch it up? It is only the forward two corners that are scuppered, as the rest is beautifully intact.

I thankyou in advance for your comments.

Norman

Hi Norman in the future if you use the "IMG" Link on Photobucket your pics will be displayed in your thread as above ;)

Title: Re: ? Knackered floorpan
Post by: Normansinjunstevas on September 18, 2015, 10:32:56 PM

Thanks Chaps.

I shall round up a few slithers of metal, and get cracking.

Is the "stiffener" mentioned that short metal thing on the right, or the top hat" sectional piece on the left?

Respect.

Norms

 

Title: Re: ? Knackered floorpan
Post by: thepuddlejumper on September 19, 2015, 02:06:37 PM

It's the piece that goes from one chill to the other, both side should look the same.

Ralph