Rust in drivers floor panel

[Green68MB]

I have some rust exactly at the point the accelerator pedal mount meets the floor panel.  Would one suggest that  a body shop  cut and weld in some new metal to prevent further rust or would a  KK MFg panel   be the better  resolution.  I have read that  some  owners felt the KKMfg panels  needed further adjustment?  Thanks

[RobSirg]

That would have to be the most common rust location in all the Pagoda's I have seen.

If that is all you have you can indeed count your blessings.

For that location  - I would find a decent panel shop who is not afraid and have them cut it out and weld in a new piece of metal (no need to by a floor pan).

p.s - Be prepared for some panel shops to turn you away the minute you mention rust. Some have had bad experiences and don't want to touch it.

Rob

[Cees Klumper]

Funny I just started to tackle this area myself this afternoon .... on my Lancia Fulvia. Same spot rust, a bit larger. You can see where I started welding in the first repair piece I made. Once the front is done, I will make a floor section complete with ridges, from 19 gauge steel.

So if I can do something like this, this being my first ever experience welding and fabricating repair panels, so should any body shop ....

[RobSirg]

Ah rust.

Invented by Germans……..perfected by Italians!

[Mike Hughes]

Ah rust.

Invented by Germans……..perfected by Italians!

. . . rendered traditional by the British and romantic by the French!  ;^)

[stickandrudderman]

So if I can do something like this, this being my first ever experience welding and fabricating repair panels, so should any body shop ....

It's not just a question of whether they can. It's more a question of can they make any money doing it. Every experienced body guy knows that once you start repairing a rusty panel the chances of more work being required than was anticipated are really high. Most just don't want the aggravation; it plays havoc with workshop loading.

[ja17]

I would get the pre-made panel from K&K, even if you do not use the whole panel. The person doing the repair work can cut out the sections that they need. You will save labor cost of making the parts from scratch. In addition, the pre-made panels are correct in all the details and have a coating of zinc on both sides, making them more rust resistant than the originals.

[Green68MB]

Thanks to all who replied,  I do believe I can find capable  and reasonable  worksmith, yet I see the merit in picking up the precut panel have it cut to fit and save the rest.    Spare parts are always a plus.