Pulled up the carpet

[sm3570]

I wasn't sure what I was going to find, and truth be told, I was a little scared after seeing pictures here on the forum about others' floor pans.

I started on the front passenger side, the nut needed some persuading to come off...

This is why you need to buy quality tools:

Front passenger carpet coming up:

And what I found wasn't too bad. I'm feeling encouraged.

Pulled up the rest of the carpet...what would I find?

Holy crap! Am I one lucky SOB or what?

I cleaned up the rust on the front passenger side. It looks like I'll have to do a little patch work there, but there is only a little surface rust on the other floor pans.

I even found one build sheet, but the top left corner was under some glue in the rear driver floor pan. I only was able to salvage 3/4 of it.

All in all, a good day and I'm really happy with the lack of rust. That's why you get an Arizona car!

 

[Steven Harris]

Very nice. You are blessed.

 

[Nance]

Not bad at all.

 

[RocketFoot]

Sweet! I know I have a few issues on the drivers side. I found a soft spot under the car!

 

[sm3570]

Soft spots aren't good Barry! I was pretty confident there wasn't too much damage because the underbody was in good shape, but I was still a little worried because of the reputation these cars have for rust.

 

[OLE PONY]

Looks good, thanks for sharing the pics!

 

[mach71351c]

Nice thats as good as it gets with these cars.

 

[Don65Stang]

Excellent! I don't think I'll be that lucky though.

 

[KingKong]

WOW, that looks great.

 

[sm3570]

WOW, that looks great.

Yeah, makes my job easier!

 

[goodnigh]

Looks great. Mine still had the original factory paint.

I see you have the automatic seat release. Have been told that is a rare option. Congradulations on the build sheet.

mike

I wasn't sure what I was going to find, and truth be told, I was a little scared after seeing pictures here on the forum about others' floor pans.

 

[jamesdherman]

Always a tense moment. I also was lucky:

http://www.jimmythegreat.com/mach1/

Wirebrushed the surface rust, used rust revolver on it, came out well.

The trunk on the other hand I'm having to patch and replace pieces of the rear quarters.

 

[73vertproject]

Always a tense moment. I also was lucky:

http://www.jimmythegreat.com/mach1/

Wirebrushed the surface rust, used rust revolver on it, came out well.

The trunk on the other hand I'm having to patch and replace pieces of the rear quarters.

Hey, Jimmy, that is some great documentation and great work! When you get a chance, please start a Garage and include the information about your project. Well done!

Doc

 

[luxstang]

Pulling up the carpet is usually a very expensive move!

Guess you were lucky.

 

[sm3570]

Pulling up the carpet is usually a very expensive move!

Guess you were lucky.

Hey Mike, I was very lucky! I'm going to get it soda blasted soon so we'll see how lucky I really am.

Always a tense moment. I also was lucky:

http://www.jimmythegreat.com/mach1/

Wirebrushed the surface rust, used rust revolver on it, came out well.

The trunk on the other hand I'm having to patch and replace pieces of the rear quarters.

I have to patch a few spots in the quarters as well. My dad did most of the trunk area (including primer), but there are one or two spots that are not good.