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Rear floor (larger panel?)

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blackbob:
you dont have to seam weld if it is replacing a spot weld
seam welds are required if you patch a panel not if its a replacement panel

Niel:
Have a look at my gallery~rusty monster. That needed full patching all around. The chequer plate floor does NOT cover the last 12" under the seat, last thing you need is a sheet of metal cutting rear seat passengers legs if some twunt rams you.

nishikigoi:
So I went for the big bit of plate 4' x 4'!  :shock:

Need to sort the rear lip to hold the door rubber now, however.......

I have no inspection hole for the sender, can I just drop the tank and then remove it as my empty is off by miles. If not, can a kind sole give me a position so I can cut an hatch (yes very dumb not to have one but I was on super welder mate doing favor with Tig welder, so time was tight).

redhand:

--- Quote from: "Guardian." ---yes you can, but remember it will have to be seam welded all way around.
i am going to do just what you say on the floor in one of mine, cut the whole floor out and just weld in a sheet of steel.
depending on how thick the sheet is you are going to use, i would suggest stitching a couple of bits of angle or box across underneath to stiffen it up.
if your gonna use 10mm plate you will not need to!
i say this as some bods think if summit aint 10 or 12mm plate it aint strong enough, when 3mm is more than enough if used properly,
or is that just some of the ebay brigade
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It is not a structural member and therefore not a part of the mot  and does not have to be welded you can poprivet or even screw it down with self tapping screws if you want. If you rivet / screw it I suggest glazing tape from any good glazing place will have it. It's like nomorenails tape but is designed for glazing it'll seal the panel and is very water resistant.

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