FLOOR BOARDS, INSULATION Options

[Lou W]

I used a small propane tank with the tip, heated it up and scraped it off, it worked great and it was real fast. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

[TINCAN914]

NO MORE BONES!!!
Funny people, real funny... That's what I get for askin around here. Went with the heat gun. Started with the ice, didn't seem to work, I'm sure it's me, but I didn't want to screw around with it. Thought perhaps Aircraft stripper, (because I had no idea what I was doing that's why) Now I got the gun going, and it's coming off... I can't make up my mind if it is more enjoyable. stripping paint, or this crap.....

[TINCAN914]

QUOTE (Buzzard1 @ Nov 25 2005, 12:57 PM)

QUOTE (bmunday @ Nov 25 2005, 02:32 PM) QUOTE (bd1308 @ Nov 25 2005, 12:25 PM) dude..cut the dry ice up into little cube things that fit in the neck of a 20 ounce coke bottle...get some HOT water and pour it in the coke bottle as well as a few dry ice cubes.... put the cap on, dig a hole in the dirt VERY quickly throw bottle in cover it up and run..... BOOM!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) b Been there done that. Use to make PVC pipe bombs as well. Got in to much trouble doing stuff like that. Sure it's fun, but I'm trying to be productive today.. Not having much luck though...Someone toss me a bone here....? Maybe throwing a blanket or towell over the dry ice will help put the cold where you want it to go. After the bottom of the floor pan gets frosty, try popping it with a mallet from the bottom (might not hurt to have the car sitting in its natural configuration...on jack stands, that way you can get a better swing at it). [disclaimer: I have no idea if the above tip will help as I've never tried it.......but it's a "bone" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) )

Ha,Ha funny man.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

[SpecialK]

QUOTE (bmunday @ Nov 25 2005, 03:49 PM)

QUOTE (Buzzard1 @ Nov 25 2005, 12:57 PM) QUOTE (bmunday @ Nov 25 2005, 02:32 PM) QUOTE (bd1308 @ Nov 25 2005, 12:25 PM) dude..cut the dry ice up into little cube things that fit in the neck of a 20 ounce coke bottle...get some HOT water and pour it in the coke bottle as well as a few dry ice cubes.... put the cap on, dig a hole in the dirt VERY quickly throw bottle in cover it up and run..... BOOM!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) b Been there done that. Use to make PVC pipe bombs as well. Got in to much trouble doing stuff like that. Sure it's fun, but I'm trying to be productive today.. Not having much luck though...Someone toss me a bone here....? Maybe throwing a blanket or towell over the dry ice will help put the cold where you want it to go. After the bottom of the floor pan gets frosty, try popping it with a mallet from the bottom (might not hurt to have the car sitting in its natural configuration...on jack stands, that way you can get a better swing at it). [disclaimer: I have no idea if the above tip will help as I've never tried it.......but it's a "bone" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) ) Ha,Ha funny man.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

Well, it looked good on paper. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)

[Aaron Cox]

done yet? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

[J P Stein]

Mine is still on there. Since I'm probably underweight (I can't lie if I don't know) and it's in gud shape, I'll leave it there.
If I get weighed I'd have to boot myself to E Mod .....then it's gone.

[Aaron Cox]

something like 40 lbs or so total i think

[J P Stein]

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Nov 25 2005, 02:41 PM)

something like 40 lbs or so total i think

Somethin' like that. Well placed ballast in my book.

[Aaron Cox]

JP - got a new smiley for ya
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[IronHillRestorations]

The only way to go is with a 1" and 2" wood chisel. You can sharpen them when they get dull. This is the way it's been done in my shop for years, and the easiest way to go.

Heat gun and dry ice are a waste of time, IMHO. Just be careful with a sharp chisel, and don't gouge the metal. Don't waste your time and money with aircraft stripper, the tar mat is too thick for that stuff, all you'll do is take the factory paint off the tar mat.

Why are you taking if off anyway? If you've got corrosion under it, then yes it's a good idea. Or if you want to save 3 lbs of weight.

After it's POR 15'd and painted, I replace it with B-Quiet "Brown Bread". PM me if you want some, I've got plenty in stock. The only difference with that is it's got a shiney foil backing, but it paints OK and it's going to get covered with carpet too.

[JB 914]

Since you are in there maybe you should put in an Engman inner long kit (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Clean all that tar crap out and then use a degreaser to clean the floor pan.

You should use a screwdriver to check any rusty spots to make sure you can't poke holes in the floor pan. Especially check the right along the bottom where it curves up to meet the longs. That's where i have seen rust in both my cars. Also, check the back corners of the floor pan. water seems to settle at that spot and i've seen rust on both my cars there too.

Then you should use something like POR-15 metal ready or JASCO. you can get jasco at Home Depot. After that you should put some type of rust proofing paint like POR-15 down on the floor.

If i can stay motivated i'm going to be welding my inner long kit into my 71' on Saturday. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) With any luck i'll get it to the paint shop by January. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)

[TINCAN914]

well I have about 90% removed. Just before Iwent to the emergency room.Cut the ring finger on my left hand. Right down the middle through the nail. 5 stiches and 5 hours later I got home... Hurt like a muther. I almost passed out..cut myself many times, but I don't think I have ever come close to passing out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
SH^% sucks having one hand, can't work on the car... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)

Anyway, there are some rust spots, crunchy pass side back corner, can't tell just yet how bad, but willget to it next week.
Putty knifeand heat gun seems tobe the way to go.. Kids, keep your fingers out of the way of sharp objects!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

Andy I think we need a smily guy in a body cast. Ithink I might need it for future treads...

Everyone going to the swap meet today?
I'm the guy with the giant bandage on his hand..Looks like the ER roomconfused me with a gunshot victim...

Bri

[swl]

damn, talk about putting blood sweat and tears into a project!

Do you have your back pad off? Rust in the passenger rear might be from a firewall hole. Or from a leaky rear window, or from poor seals, or from ...

[TINCAN914]

QUOTE (swl @ Nov 26 2005, 06:04 AM)

damn, talk about putting blood sweat and tears into a project! Do you have your back pad off? Rust in the passenger rear might be from a firewall hole. Or from a leaky rear window, or from poor seals, or from ...

Pad is off and inthe trash.
I told the wife abroken finger, and now stiches. Better be careful or next time Imight loose something I need. Man I feel for the person that hurts this car....So much work, sooo much blood.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

[Aaron Cox]

dude. finger pic. and progress pic please.

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