Crack in floorboard

mkaenel · Sep 18, 2006

I have been removing everything in the dash area for my rewire and dash replacement and I noticed a small gap/crack in the floor panel. It is along the edge of the floor board and part that starts to head towards the back of the dash (I know... I sound like an idiot).

What can I use to fix this?

Thanks

bax · Sep 18, 2006

sounds like new floorboard time to me. Is it drivers or pass? I bet it is the drivers side. You could place a sheet metal patch over it but one day it will make a "Look what my PO did" posting. Try to seal out the water and kill as much rust as you can right now. Might try using some 2 part seam sealer to fill / seal the crack.
Good luck
bax

jdrambo · Sep 19, 2006

I know i don't love this option but use rust converter first then get some fiberglass matting and fiberglass resin and cut the matting so it overlaps the crack at least 3-4 inches on each side put lots of resin down on the metal then matting and then lots more resin. do the same thing underneath a little overkill but lots of protection and it will seal any water out.

BlackHorse · Sep 19, 2006

Had the same crack, did the glass repair lasted for six seven years but now it's back with a vengence. The best way is to cut out all the rust and put good metal back in. Depending on where you live that could last 20 years or 3.

mkaenel · Sep 19, 2006

thanks for the ideas...

73stallion · Sep 19, 2006

same thing mine's doing matt. i'm replacing the floor pans in mine this winter.

admin · Sep 20, 2006

Is it cracked because of rust or just cracked at a seam?

73stallion · Sep 20, 2006

i know mine's cracked because of rust. moisture collects in the carpet at the corner.

mkaenel · Sep 20, 2006

73stallion said:
same thing mine's doing matt. i'm replacing the floor pans in mine this winter.

Ben,

I will have you take a look at it when we start the rewire...it is a very small crack and I may be over reacting.

Crack in floorboard

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