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1949FORD · 10-27-2013, 06:18 PM

Hey guys! very soon ill be taking out the interior to start the next project on my list. I'm going to be doing the floor boards. Is there any common problems you have encountered while doing a floor board project, and is there any precautions i should take/keep in mind while doing this project? All of your help will be greatly appreciated!

ThomasN · 10-27-2013, 08:49 PM

I had to replace some of the supports as well. I used 4130 aircraft sq tube. I painted top and bottom with primer untill I get bottom coated .

1949FORD · 10-29-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasN

I had to replace some of the supports as well. I used 4130 aircraft sq tube. I painted top and bottom with primer untill I get bottom coated .

Thanks man! im pretty sure i will have to do a lot of work with the supports.

flathead4rd · 10-30-2013, 08:49 AM

It depends on how extensive your repair will be. Are the rockers going to be replaced? What about the bottom of the door posts? Will they need repairs also? Your most important task is to maintain body alignment, especiall in the door frame area. If your just doing floor pans then just do one side at a time. Make sure you reuse or replace the braces under and on top of the floor pans.

1949FORD · 10-30-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by flathead4rd

It depends on how extensive your repair will be. Are the rockers going to be replaced? What about the bottom of the door posts? Will they need repairs also? Your most important task is to maintain body alignment, especiall in the door frame area. If your just doing floor pans then just do one side at a time. Make sure you reuse or replace the braces under and on top of the floor pans.

Yeah Ive got to redo the door posts. So pretty much, this will be an extensive repair. Thanks for mentioning body alignment... i almost forgot about that

Ill see if i can post some pictures within the next day or two!

1949FORD · 11-01-2013, 08:58 PM

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Okay so here's what the damage looks like... Can this car be saved???

1949FORD · 11-01-2013, 09:14 PM

Then tomorrow after work i'll pull back the carpet and see what ive got to deal with

bk53 · 11-02-2013, 06:49 AM

I wish I knew a bit more, enough to help, but I don't. I think that was common in the 49's rockers wasting out etc, though so there ought to be help out there. You won't be the first to have done one of these.Lots of great knowledge on the HAMB too.

Good luck.

1949FORD · 11-02-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bk53

I wish I knew a bit more, enough to help, but I don't. I think that was common in the 49's rockers wasting out etc, though so there ought to be help out there. You won't be the first to have done one of these.Lots of great knowledge on the HAMB too.

Good luck.

Thanks! im pretty sure thats a common problem. My rocker panels are pretty much non-existant

Todd'sflathead · 11-03-2013, 07:14 PM

wow glad i'm not the only one dealing with this I have a 1950 tudor that has the same problems getting ready to et it started.

1949FORD · 11-03-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd'sflathead

wow glad i'm not the only one dealing with this I have a 1950 tudor that has the same problems getting ready to et it started.

If you can, post some pictures. I'd love to see your fine automobile!

10-27-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Delving into the next project Hey guys! very soon ill be taking out the interior to start the next project on my list. I'm going to be doing the floor boards. Is there any common problems you have encountered while doing a floor board project, and is there any precautions i should take/keep in mind while doing this project? All of your help will be greatly appreciated! __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

10-27-2013, 08:49 PM	#2
ThomasN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Wa. Posts: 271	Re: Delving into the next project I had to replace some of the supports as well. I used 4130 aircraft sq tube. I painted top and bottom with primer untill I get bottom coated .

10-30-2013, 08:49 AM	#4
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 505	Re: Delving into the next project It depends on how extensive your repair will be. Are the rockers going to be replaced? What about the bottom of the door posts? Will they need repairs also? Your most important task is to maintain body alignment, especiall in the door frame area. If your just doing floor pans then just do one side at a time. Make sure you reuse or replace the braces under and on top of the floor pans.

11-01-2013, 09:14 PM	#7
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: Delving into the next project Then tomorrow after work i'll pull back the carpet and see what ive got to deal with __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

11-02-2013, 06:49 AM	#8
bk53 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Dallas Posts: 387	Re: Delving into the next project I wish I knew a bit more, enough to help, but I don't. I think that was common in the 49's rockers wasting out etc, though so there ought to be help out there. You won't be the first to have done one of these.Lots of great knowledge on the HAMB too. Good luck.

11-03-2013, 07:14 PM	#10
Todd'sflathead Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South fl Posts: 29	Re: Delving into the next project wow glad i'm not the only one dealing with this I have a 1950 tudor that has the same problems getting ready to et it started.