that option came throught my mind , but that full pan will only go in with the frame removed ?????
thats why i want to stick to the 1/3 1/3 1/3 idea.......unless that full thing can go in by the trunk opening.
rabbit64cs said
Aug 21, 2011
or buy the full pan...and cut it half your self,, install and weld in?
that will save you a bunch of welding?
since 1983 said
Aug 22, 2011
rabbit64cs wrote:
or buy the full pan...and cut it half your self,, install and weld in?
that will save you a bunch of welding?
yup that could be another option , save on welds , but i want to also see the cost of both options
i figure the full pan does not comme with the drop offs but it comes with all the brackets ans tank braces ?????
rabbit64cs said
Aug 22, 2011
I just finished doing trunk drop offs / outer trunk , outer trunk to inner wheel well on my 70 Lemans vert... the middle was fine....
I burnt alot of mig gas and wire ..to say the least ! I think I spent about 25 hours in there ?? man I'm slow...
Stephenzone said
Aug 23, 2011
i tried to do a used whole trunk pan in my 70 2+2. even with it on the rotisserie i couldn't get the pan in so i ended up getting a new 3 piece.
since 1983 said
Aug 23, 2011
Stephenzone wrote:
i tried to do a used whole trunk pan in my 70 2+2. even with it on the rotisserie i couldn't get the pan in so i ended up getting a new 3 piece.
i am also not in the rotisserie mode , ans your story does not inspire me to get the full pan , but what happened with the full pan , why would it not fit ????
if i get the ful one i will cut it in half , or i get the 3 sections
think ricky think ! ehhh my name is Louis sorry !
Stephenzone said
Aug 24, 2011
wouldn't fit through either opening. top the opening was to small and from the bottom the quarters were in the way. if i wanted to do the whole pan i would have had to cut out the sides/quarters. i'm figuring this is why they offer a 3 piece pan set.
since 1983 said
Aug 26, 2011
so the only way to get the full pan in is if the side quarters are cut ????
if i buy the full pan arround 450.00 it is cheaper to do the 3 pan job , but more welding i guess
the 3 pans are 125.00 also 61.00 for the both gas tank braces and 70.00 for the two side braces and finally 108 for the cross rail ( where the tank straps hook in on the bumper side under the filler panel )
total 364.00 vs 450.00 and with the full pan i dont have to weld the side braces and the tank braces and the cross rail !!! so corect me if i am wrong but for 86,00 i can save quite a lot of welding !!!
so i guess its worth the 86 bucks to go with the full pan and cut in half ??
-- Edited by since 1983 on Friday 26th of August 2011 10:14:07 PM
65 SD L79 said
Aug 27, 2011
I would have thought you could get it in from the bottom but maybe I`m wrong. Ask 65SSSD. He would know
since 1983 said
Aug 27, 2011
70 SS ACADIAN wrote:
I would have thought you could get it in from the bottom but maybe I`m wrong. Ask 65SSSD. He would know
frame rails !! i dont imagine it would go under there in its full size
65 SD L79 said
Aug 27, 2011
since 1983 wrote:
70 SS ACADIAN wrote:
I would have thought you could get it in from the bottom but maybe I`m wrong. Ask 65SSSD. He would know
frame rails !! i dont imagine it would go under there in its full size
I see you are not doing a body off then. ya that wont work then
since 1983 said
Sep 14, 2011
well today i finally made up my mind ( busy as hell these days ) but i have to get back to work on the old B in my garage
my plan was to get the engine rebuilt before winter and get the trunk floor done the 283 will be ready to drop in in mid october . so i ordered a full pan instead of welding a bunch of parts together ( braces , tank braces and the floor sections )
but damn i hate to cut that sucker in half to get it in , or i remove the frame from the car
could any one tell me how much work is involved with removing the frame off my car ??????????????????????? the motor and tranny are out of the car and the interior is completely gutted also . So do i only have to remove the body mounts and thats it , ????? also a couple of wires ans connectors ????
or i cut that pan in half and weld it in there
i also got a brand new gas tank and straps ans harware kit all from the parts place arround chicago illinois.
-- Edited by since 1983 on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 09:24:26 PM
since 1983 said
Oct 8, 2011
well i received my full trunk floor and i am really impressed with the gage of the metal it self , the thing must weight 60 pounds or more
now i start cutting !!!
also got a new tank and straps, l ets get busy
does anyone know about body glue , i know sme body parts are glued in place , any comments about this ?????
since 1983 said
Oct 8, 2011
rabbit64cs wrote:
or buy the full pan...and cut it half your self,, install and weld in?
been holding it for months , my winter job is snow removal, and where not removing much snow this winter , i have some loose time ,so i got to get the old B ready to put back the engine in pretty soon in the spring, and try it on the road a bit
brand new tank and straps are waiting to go under there.
i just have to decide either to cut that trunk pan in half and get it in , or lift off the frame of the car ( it would not need much to do so )
65wagon said
Feb 23, 2012
another one who is enjoying not getting phone calls to come push the white stuff, i told my wife im hiding this winter
i am looking at trunk pans for my 67 , i was going throught the Golden Leaf catalogue
and they have everything to do my whole trunk
here is what i am looking for
rh and lh and center pan
rh and lh braces ( these go on the edges of the side pans by the wheel well)
2 gas tank braces and straps and the gas tank
lh and rh floor drop off
also the rear cross rail ( this part has the slots to put in the carriage bolts for the tank straps)
so could some one tell me about any suppliers or give me an honest opinion about Golden leaf automotive
i am hoping to get some parts that give me a reasonnable fit to the car that are not a thin foil gage
thanks
you can buy a complete trunk pan with all braces welded on
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-1967-66-67-Chevelle-Malibu-Full-Trunk-Floor-/330566616472?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1967%7CModel%3AChevelle&hash=item4cf74e4598
thats why i want to stick to the 1/3 1/3 1/3 idea.......unless that full thing can go in by the trunk opening.
that will save you a bunch of welding?
yup that could be another option , save on welds , but i want to also see the cost of both options
i figure the full pan does not comme with the drop offs but it comes with all the brackets ans tank braces ?????
I burnt alot of mig gas and wire ..to say the least ! I think I spent about 25 hours in there ?? man I'm slow...
i am also not in the rotisserie mode , ans your story does not inspire me to get the full pan , but what happened with the full pan , why would it not fit ????
if i get the ful one i will cut it in half , or i get the 3 sections
think ricky think ! ehhh my name is Louis sorry !
so the only way to get the full pan in is if the side quarters are cut ????
if i buy the full pan arround 450.00 it is cheaper to do the 3 pan job , but more welding i guess
the 3 pans are 125.00 also 61.00 for the both gas tank braces and 70.00 for the two side braces and finally 108 for the cross rail ( where the tank straps hook in on the bumper side under the filler panel )
total 364.00 vs 450.00 and with the full pan i dont have to weld the side braces and the tank braces and the cross rail !!!
so corect me if i am wrong but for 86,00 i can save quite a lot of welding !!!
so i guess its worth the 86 bucks to go with the full pan and cut in half ??
-- Edited by since 1983 on Friday 26th of August 2011 10:14:07 PM
I would have thought you could get it in from the bottom but maybe I`m wrong. Ask 65SSSD. He would know
I see you are not doing a body off then. ya that wont work then
well today i finally made up my mind ( busy as hell these days ) but i have to get back to work on the old B in my garage
my plan was to get the engine rebuilt before winter and get the trunk floor done
the 283 will be ready to drop in in mid october .
so i ordered a full pan instead of welding a bunch of parts together ( braces , tank braces and the floor sections )
but damn i hate to cut that sucker in half to get it in , or i remove the frame from the car
could any one tell me how much work is involved with removing the frame off my car ??????????????????????? the motor and tranny are out of the car and the interior is completely gutted also . So do i only have to remove the body mounts and thats it , ????? also a couple of wires ans connectors ????
or i cut that pan in half and weld it in there
i also got a brand new gas tank and straps ans harware kit all from the parts place arround chicago illinois.
-- Edited by since 1983 on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 09:24:26 PM
now i start cutting !!!
also got a new tank and straps, l ets get busy
does anyone know about body glue , i know sme body parts are glued in place , any comments about this ?????
here i go !!!
Looks better already Louis!
brand new tank and straps are waiting to go under there.
i just have to decide either to cut that trunk pan in half and get it in , or lift off the frame of the car ( it would not need much to do so )
another one who is enjoying not getting phone calls to come push the white stuff, i told my wife im hiding this winter