You are here:
- Home
- Autos
- Auto Parts
- Auto body repair & detailing
- floor pan and trunk metal repair
Auto body repair & detailing/floor pan and trunk metal repair
Advertisement
Question
what thickness metal should I use, and how can I shape metal by hand to create floor pan and trunk floor which has rusted out on a 1972 Mercedes 250C
ray, first make a templet using heavy art paper, or pizza box,[green think] when templet fits perfect,mark all bends, kinks,ridges,etc. use templet as your pattern and lay on a sheet of 22 ga cold rolled steel non galvanized.after all marks are transferred to the metal lay it top of several layers of thick corrugated cardboard 1 in thick [ recycled of course] .use a heavy hammer and a block of hardwood 2x4 beat in the shapes you have drawn on the metal[shape the wood or make several shapes ; wedge, round, square etc. after you beat in the shape, cut ,trim, fit panel to match,hold in place with TECH SCREWS 3/4" #8, hammer to fit , M I G WELD , REMOVE SCREWS,WELD SCREW HOLES
prime, seal/calk,paint.good luck bill
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
Questioner's Rating
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | Thanks for your response. I had an idea that I would need a jig so I started with heavy craft paper which I planned on transferring to cardboard as you suggested. I wasn't sure on the guage of the metals so I haven't gone beyond the template. Thanks very much for the information, it is very useful. | ||
Related Articles
Auto body repair & detailing
Answers by Expert:
william [bill] tuma
Expertise
can help with chassis,frontend,brakes,steering,alignment,sectioning,welding.
Experience
45 years auto repairing including chassis streightening,body repairs,painting,mechanical repairs,air conditioning,fabrication/welding,custom painting. Also past 23 years vo-tech auto body instructor.
Education/Credentials
34 years ASE Master automobile certification , 30 years ASE Master body, paint technicion ,ASE Estimator. New Jersey teacher certification ,skilled trades.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.