Rusty Floor Pan Repair Removal tools and set up Episode 343 Autorestomod 

Doing this currently on a vw mk2 gti. Im literally going to harbor freight RIGHT NOW to buy an air recip saw. My angle grinder is making an absolute mess and I can still smell it through the respirator. That little air saw looks like a godsend. Be right back!

Another thing that ear plugs are good for other than hearing protection is keeping flying sparks, hot metal shards and welding slag out of your ear. Being a pipefitter working with welders alot I've had my inner ear burned, lucky it hasn't been my ear drun but it's very possible. Great videos, great detail. You've taught us DIY guys alot. Thank you

Very nice explanation of the where and why and how to trim out the rust I like this kind of in depth example for the process

I'd like to add that when welding, always wear clothing made of 100% cotton. It won't melt like synthetic cloth does when welding spatter contacts it. It will only smolder and that usually doesn't happen much. Synthetic fabrics are actually woven plastic threads that will melt and ignite. A 100% cotton sweatshirt works for me and they're pretty cheap. I'd also like to mention the importance of air tool lubrication. A few drops of air tool oil or even Marvel Mystery Oil in the air inlet before you set out to use it improves the life of the tool, especially a cheap one. Jeff, thanks so much for the instruction. You're good at it and I appreciate all that you do. NPD, thanks also.

i Also have a '72 trk., & a '64 Falcon Sprint! you have great taste in vehicles.

I need to try the saw. I happen to like the cutoff wheel, but could see where the saw would come in handy. Great vid.

Awesome tips.

Kevlar Sleeves are great too.

This is great, I'm hoping to buy a 77 f100 soon and this is just want I needed.

You might also consider spot weld cutters if you have plans to remove any more panels. Really helpful in that they don't always leave a big hole in both pieces (if you're careful!), just a smaller pilot hole.

I know what you mean by measure twice and cut once both side's of my torino floor pan's below the rear seat r gone and I cut the replacements out of a Tbird and trying to fit them around the body braces is a pain but once I got them fitted they welded in fine.

One tool I can't recommend enough is an oscillating saw . I have a Fein one and combined with a good quality metal cutting blade is so effective and pleasant to use. Depth of cut and rate of cut very controllable and can reach cleanly and squarely into tight corners. Just give it a go, you will thank me!

Hey Jeff, long time subscriber but my 67 Mustang Coupe is getting ready for its second time through. Just to add one more tool to your arsenal , and yes I know this is an older video, but a cheap Pneumatic 90 degree Die Grinder is awesome for some of these cuts and clean up activities in the small spaces. Make sure you have a swivel end as well. I will try to add comments as I start working on my project once more!! Love the channel and keep up the great work.

Thanks for sharing, Jeff. We're all learning all the time, to admit our mistakes proves that we're not only human, but also honest.

a little tip about air saws. pay some good money and get a good one, or buy a handful from harbor freight. the one i got from HR. lasted about 20 min. before it stopped working.of course i was not anywhere near done on replacing the floor pans on my 67 Ford f-100.

Everything used to last longer, not just the grinding wheels. People got greedy. The only way to get people to buy more.... Get them to waste more. Thanks for the pro tips!

I have 2000 corolla Obviously zero problem so far. The only problem is rust. I want to restore the bottom of my car as well. You gave me vision and courage as well to get this job done by myself. Thanks

Would you recommend cutting the floor out first before replacing the cab mount? Both of mine are rusted on my truck. I don't know which to cut out first. Or if it matters.

If it is not too much trouble, could you tell me what the little cube-shaped clamp is called, please? I need a way, similar to what you have done, to clamp a piece of sheet metal flush with another, like putting a hole back in a doughnut. The sections are very far from any edge, so I need a way to affix in place the newly cut sheet metal while I weld it in place. Many thanks in advance, and for your video.

Can you use a jigsaw not an airsaw? Replacing the whole rear panel of my van floor and need to cut out a new floor.

Those were entirely cutting disc type of cuts. Can control the depth, I'd be freaking out about going through a bundle of wires or something

Any tips on how to remove the rubbery hard coating that some cars have in the front?

Are you using a nicad DeWalt? Old-school

What air saw is that? And what PSI does it operate at

I got a jeep with a metal roof...ramcharger donor has sheet metal i can use for floor pan and its already paint

Use the full replacement pannel

Hey dude!Are you doing tv shopping or explaining how to rebuild a floor pan from scratch???!Lol

I wish I could do this, if I had any support I'd have been able to keep my classic car from being scrapped. All it needed was an inner and outer sil.

what gauge metal is it?

How much would it cost to get this done?

OKI, I cant weld. How do I do this with that handicap?

Buy an actual welding shirt they aren’t that heavy and they are pretty cool so they work great in the summer

I wish I could send my car to you guy's

The 1990"s called and they want that cordless back.

Put a piece of cardboard underneath and trace it from the top and cut once, done.

I would’ve just replaced the whole floor plan

Skip to 11:00.

He lost me when he said "the ish"

Get to the point ... FFS .... Blahblahblahblahblaaaaaaah

10 minutes promoting tools!!! Get to the point.