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ifightfire · 03-25-2014, 09:45 PM

Is there any reason i cant weld in my new replacement floor panels?

Drive Shaft Dave · 03-25-2014, 10:46 PM

You could weld in the floor panels ,but the best way is to rivet them in.

Mike V. Florida · 03-26-2014, 07:36 AM

Welding does not allow for any movement and greatly increases the chance of cracks.

wrndln · 03-26-2014, 07:50 AM

I agree with Dave and Mike. Ford welded a lot of stuff together, but they rivited the frame together and many other items on the body. They must have had a good reason (flexing and movement as Mike indicated) as welding would have probably been easier, but they riveted many panels when they were installed.
Rusty Nelson

Bob Bidonde · 03-26-2014, 09:14 AM

Welding will stiffen the floor area locally, so when the car flexes, that welded floor panel will absorb more load than it if it were riveted. This could lead to some buckling of the welded panel. Stick with rivets or screws, and use some waterproof caulking as anti-squeak material.

Purdy Swoft · 03-26-2014, 10:13 AM

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I used screws on mine. It was quick and easy. Mine aren't for national judging but for enjoyment. If need be I can easily remove and replace the floor panels.

ifightfire · 03-26-2014, 12:26 PM

Im thankful I asked. im thinking I will screw them in. thank you

03-25-2014, 09:45 PM	#1
ifightfire Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 35	1930 coupe floor pan replacing weld or rivit? Is there any reason i cant weld in my new replacement floor panels?

03-25-2014, 10:46 PM	#2
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: 1930 coupe floor pan replacing weld or rivit? You could weld in the floor panels ,but the best way is to rivet them in.

03-26-2014, 07:36 AM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: 1930 coupe floor pan replacing weld or rivit? Welding does not allow for any movement and greatly increases the chance of cracks. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-26-2014, 07:50 AM	#4
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: 1930 coupe floor pan replacing weld or rivit? I agree with Dave and Mike. Ford welded a lot of stuff together, but they rivited the frame together and many other items on the body. They must have had a good reason (flexing and movement as Mike indicated) as welding would have probably been easier, but they riveted many panels when they were installed. Rusty Nelson

03-26-2014, 09:14 AM	#5
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: 1930 coupe floor pan replacing weld or rivit? Welding will stiffen the floor area locally, so when the car flexes, that welded floor panel will absorb more load than it if it were riveted. This could lead to some buckling of the welded panel. Stick with rivets or screws, and use some waterproof caulking as anti-squeak material. __________________ Bob Bidonde

03-26-2014, 10:13 AM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: 1930 coupe floor pan replacing weld or rivit? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I used screws on mine. It was quick and easy. Mine aren't for national judging but for enjoyment. If need be I can easily remove and replace the floor panels.

03-26-2014, 12:26 PM	#7
ifightfire Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 35	Re: 1930 coupe floor pan replacing weld or rivit? Im thankful I asked. im thinking I will screw them in. thank you