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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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the driverside floor has basicly rusted through abd all thats left is the carpet. what would be a good way to repair it
 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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get a rust free floor piece and weld it in or find an old road sign and use it they never rust
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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any galvanized metal will work. I used an old washing machine to repair mine. cut the size for the hole tack welded it in and sprayed rubberized undercoating to help protect the edgeds from rusting more.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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oh and you might want to replace your carpet, if it was exposed to rain and such
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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I never thought of a washer...good call
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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thanks...i like old people cuz they can jerry rig something and it would be like dealership certified...my grandpa is the one who gave me the washing machine to use...lol
 
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