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Offline mjb765

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Floor pan replacement
« on: November 26, 2007 - 07:07:20 PM »
Excuse my ignorance, but about how much should a L/F floor pan replacement cost me with everything but the dash removed from the interior??? Or would now be a good time to hone my welding skills ???




Offline 73Chally

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Re: Floor pan replacement
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2007 - 07:25:00 PM »
Material cost should be about $60-$80, but the real question is the labor.  Realistically it should not run more than a day's labor at a shop (so maybe $400-$500) if the interior is completely out, but that could always change depending on what they find once they start, such as more rust inside the frame, etc.  If you are not working on a big dollar resto, this would definitely be a good time to work on your skills.  The majority of the work will be hidden unless you want a true show car where people will be crawling underneath to look.  A friend of mine and I did my L/F in a weekend, him with moderate welding experience and me with absolutely none.  Another problem could be finding a shop that will take on a project this size.  They might quote you $1,000+ just because they don't need the work, but will make big $$ if they do it.

Offline 426HEMI

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Re: Floor pan replacement
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2007 - 08:56:55 PM »
If you do the work I would recomend that you get your practice done before starting on the floor of your car.  I have taught wielding in the past and it is a good thing to keep in practice.    Remember that the floor is a major part of the car as for as support and all.
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Offline jeryst

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Re: Floor pan replacement
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2007 - 09:05:05 PM »
In my neck of the woods, if you pay more than $200 to have a floor pan replaced, you are paying too much.

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Re: Floor pan replacement
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2007 - 09:25:45 PM »
In my neck of the woods, if you pay more than $200 to have a floor pan replaced, you are paying too much.

Then I guess I should bring it down to your neighborhood!!!

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Re: Floor pan replacement
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2007 - 09:32:16 PM »
I agree with $200 for a good price, but most shops will charge you a full day minimum.  Your best bet will be to find a good friend that can weld and invest in a 6 pack or 2.

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Re: Floor pan replacement
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2007 - 12:27:50 PM »
Then I guess I should bring it down to your neighborhood!!!

There are a lot of one-man body shops around here. They've been at it for a long time, are very good at it, and only charge $18-$20 per hour labor. Downside is that they are usually booked up pretty far in advance, and are kinda slow.

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Re: Floor pan replacement
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2007 - 01:43:42 PM »
I guess that makes sense. I guess I will start practicing my welding....