Delving into the next project

1949FORD

1949FORD

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Hey guys! very soon ill be taking out the interior to start the next project on my list. I'm going to be doing the floor boards. Is there any common problems you have encountered while doing a floor board project, and is there any precautions i should take/keep in mind while doing this project? All of your help will be greatly appreciated! :D
 
I had to replace some of the supports as well. I used 4130 aircraft sq tube. I painted top and bottom with primer untill I get bottom coated .
 
It depends on how extensive your repair will be. Are the rockers going to be replaced? What about the bottom of the door posts? Will they need repairs also? Your most important task is to maintain body alignment, especiall in the door frame area. If your just doing floor pans then just do one side at a time. Make sure you reuse or replace the braces under and on top of the floor pans.
 
flathead4rd said:
It depends on how extensive your repair will be. Are the rockers going to be replaced? What about the bottom of the door posts? Will they need repairs also? Your most important task is to maintain body alignment, especiall in the door frame area. If your just doing floor pans then just do one side at a time. Make sure you reuse or replace the braces under and on top of the floor pans.
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Yeah Ive got to redo the door posts. So pretty much, this will be an extensive repair. Thanks for mentioning body alignment... i almost forgot about that :D Ill see if i can post some pictures within the next day or two!
 
Okay so here's what the damage looks like... Can this car be saved??? :(
 

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I wish I knew a bit more, enough to help, but I don't. I think that was common in the 49's rockers wasting out etc, though so there ought to be help out there. You won't be the first to have done one of these.Lots of great knowledge on the HAMB too.

Good luck.
 
bk53 said:
I wish I knew a bit more, enough to help, but I don't. I think that was common in the 49's rockers wasting out etc, though so there ought to be help out there. You won't be the first to have done one of these.Lots of great knowledge on the HAMB too.

Good luck.
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Thanks! im pretty sure thats a common problem. My rocker panels are pretty much non-existant :p
 
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