Flat floor??

Hi Folks,

Do you still have the recesses in your floor?

I was contemplating chopping them out and replacing with a flat section with some beads rolled in. would get rid of the nasty looking joint caused by the shortening.

Will it cause headroom issues? I know that a UK manufacturer would supply a precut ply subfloor to deliver a flat floor....

Cheers
Gerry
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Hi Gerry,

You can replace the pan halfs and get rid of the seams but it's under carpet so why??? If the welding is ugly get the grinder out, seal/undercoat and go. The recess does help with headroom but not much. I guess it depends what seat you're using also.

"precut ply subfloor" - like in plywood used on the the old MGA floors? I think even thin metal replacement pans would be better than that. (Most aftermarket ones are thinner than OEM ones). I've toyed with idea of replacement fiberglass floor pans (at least one place makes them). With new adhesives it could be chemically welded to center tunnel and fiberglassed rest of the way around.

Scroll down at:

http://www.vwinnovations.com/bug.html

I think in this case the plywood goes over the metal pan to make it flat.

Yep, ply on TOP of the pan.....

....will result in a major headroom problem.

Plus moisture build up between the two --- and rust. And add 50 pounds

i have added plywood on my pan floor to get an even floor, have no headroom issues ( i am 183 cm), the pan have been beadblasted and got a zinkcoating, plus epoxy paint and sounddamper sheets - so there should not be any rust issues

and the end result

Thanks for the replies folks !

I was considering this for cosmetic reasons only :)

You never know who is crawlig around under your car !

Don't cut anything out. The stamped ribbing add strength to the sheet metal. Stay away from the wood idea also. Wood will retain moisture thus creating corrosion. If you want the flat look try some close cell foam. It it can be cut with an electric knife. It also creates a great noise/sound break.
http://www.foamandupholstery.com/minicell_foam.htm

Joe

I just pulled my seat/carpet to discover plywood. it's causing rust...