[Spits] Floor pans

[Charles Reid]

You didn't mention if it is the entire floor pan or part (front or back).  I
replaced both floor pans in my Spit with the complete units.  I also purchased
the floor cross members but you can reuse your old ones if the floor pan rust
doesn't affect them.  Be careful cutting them out.  You can cut around them
and then remove the piece of the floor pan welded to them.  You will also have
difficulty cutting around the suspension bracket at the rear of the floor pan
near the doors.   If you have to replace them be sure the person doing the
welding knows what he is doing.  You don't want that part to fail while you
are driving.
I didn't remove the body from the frame.  I strongly recommend getting a
combination punch and flange tool
(http://www.htpweld.com/products/metal_working_tools/index.htm).  I didn't
replace the suspension brackets.  All welding was done with a cheap wire fed
120v electric welder.
Cut out the old floor pans.  Fit the new floor pans in the opening (easier
said than done).  Use a few sheet metal screws to hold the new pan in
position.  Punch the edges of then cross member and bolt it in place.  Make
sure the floor is fairly level before you start welding.  Once you are
satisfied with the fit, weld everything in place.  Remember to remove the
sheet metal screws and weld the holes shut.

Charles Reid
1980 Triumph Spitfire


> From: sdimm001 at msn.com
> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 14:46:30 -0400
> To: spitfires at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spits] Floor pans
>
> I purchased a new pair of floor pans for a 68 spitfire. Anyone have any
> experiences they could share about having the floor pans replaced on the
> spitfire? I don't want to run into anything unexpected.
> _______________________________________________
>
> Spitfires at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $11.47
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/mapper55@hotmail.com