Chris P's '67 Ghia

Chris P · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 10:49 am

slammerd wrote:

Great work their my friend. Looking good. :thumbs:

Few suggestions though.
1. Place the pans in like they are, lower your body back on and bolt up the pan. Tack in the pan halves and pull the body back off (or just weld as much as poss with it like that). The PO of the pan on my 63 didnt do this and the bolt holes are off 1/4" on both sides :roll:

2. Use your existing seat rails from the old pan if you havent already.

Your work is looking great though, looking forward to the progress.

Never thought of simplifying things by doing it that way... I have been taking many measurements and really stressing on getting the placement right!

Yeah, I still have to pull the seat rails, jack rails (points), and then try to get the lap belt anchor bungs off the old pans (may just weld new nuts there). I will, more than likely, have to get a spot-weld remove drill bit to carefully remove the seat rails and jack rail pieces.

EAnderson · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 10:52 am

nice work!! :thumbs:

Good luck with the pans.

beetleluvr · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 11:18 am

Yes, it was a beautifull weekend to do some VW repair! It is good to see you dive right in on the pan removel/installation. Keep us posted on your progress.

mk-Zero · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 1:03 pm

Good job man!!! :thumbs:

Chris P · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 1:38 pm

Does anybody know if I should be able to penetrate both, the the replacement pans and the lip on the support without pre-drilling?

slammerd · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 1:53 pm

BBQ_Chris wrote:

Does anybody know if I should be able to penetrate both, the the replacement pans and the lip on the support without pre-drilling?

Not sure, but I wouldnt. Here is what I use to punch all my holes. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=44060

If I remeber correctly, the factory did the spotwelds about 1.5 to 2" apart, so this should work ok. If you werent so far away I would let you use mine

The nice thing is, that if you are going to be doing any other sheet metal work, it might be good to have on hand. They also have a pneumatic one for about $40 at Harbourfreight that has a flanging aspect too. I am thinking I may pick up one of those next time :thumbs:

Chris P · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 2:08 pm

slammerd wrote:

BBQ_Chris wrote:

Does anybody know if I should be able to penetrate both, the the replacement pans and the lip on the support without pre-drilling?

Not sure, but I wouldnt. Here is what I use to punch all my holes. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=44060

If I remeber correctly, the factory did the spotwelds about 1.5 to 2" apart, so this should work ok. If you werent so far away I would let you use mine

The nice thing is, that if you are going to be doing any other sheet metal work, it might be good to have on hand. They also have a pneumatic one for about $40 at Harbourfreight that has a flanging aspect too. I am thinking I may pick up one of those next time :thumbs:

Thanks for the tip. What would be a good hole size to punch, using this tool?

slammerd · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 3:08 pm

BBQ_Chris wrote:

slammerd wrote:

BBQ_Chris wrote:

Does anybody know if I should be able to penetrate both, the the replacement pans and the lip on the support without pre-drilling?

Not sure, but I wouldnt. Here is what I use to punch all my holes. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=44060

If I remeber correctly, the factory did the spotwelds about 1.5 to 2" apart, so this should work ok. If you werent so far away I would let you use mine

The nice thing is, that if you are going to be doing any other sheet metal work, it might be good to have on hand. They also have a pneumatic one for about $40 at Harbourfreight that has a flanging aspect too. I am thinking I may pick up one of those next time :thumbs:

Thanks for the tip. What would be a good hole size to punch, using this tool?

I just use the largest one that it comes with. It seems to be a good size. I can get the exact meausement for you if you want when I get home.

Boom · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 6:24 pm

that tool is a great idea I never even thought of that actually of course my pans had holes in them already...
hey Chris I have a new spot weld bit and was talking with Ryan earlier I should be able to bring a mig over and will more than likely bring my truck and should have any tools you may need to use with me what time saturday should I be there?

Chris P · **Posted:** Mon May 05, 2008 8:14 pm

Boom wrote:

that tool is a great idea I never even thought of that actually of course my pans had holes in them already...
hey Chris I have a new spot weld bit and was talking with Ryan earlier I should be able to bring a mig over and will more than likely bring my truck and should have any tools you may need to use with me what time Saturday should I be there?

What is the spot weld bit you speak of? Is it to drill out spot welds or is it a certain weld tip?

Thanks man! Looks like anytime from 9 AM on, would work. What welder do you have?

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