Ongoing Floor Pan Question (check latest)

[ObscureMachine]

So does Tab A fit into Slot B? Does this tab go OVER the platform "flap", or under it? If it goes under it, what do I do with the gap between the tab and the tunnel. The platform is as forward as it will go, and the tunnel is as far back as it will go.

Thanks for help!

Extra Thanks for Pictures!

- Jim

 

[bronkenn]

It will get welded on top. Might have to put a new break in the pan. I have had to flatten and rebend a few of the floor pieces. Ken

 

[ObscureMachine]

It will get welded on top. Might have to put a new break in the pan. I have had to flatten and rebend a few of the floor pieces. Ken

What exactly do you mean "a new break in the pan?" What would that look like / where would it go? Sorry, I'm new to metal work! ;D - Jim

 

[bronkenn]

The break line you have circled in your pic. If that doesn't line up right you may have to flatten that back out and rebend it to fit. Hopefully it will fit like it is with a bit of persuasion. Ken

 

[ObscureMachine]

Another angle. I don't know how to move those closer together.

"If that doesn't line up right you may have to flatten that back out and rebend it to fit." I have no idea how to do that without it looking like 7 monkeys put it together.

 

[bronkenn]

Looks like the break line needs to be about 1/2 inch forward. Need to flatten it out an clamp a piece of metal to it and rebend it.Ken

 

[ObscureMachine]

Start at the bottom and start screwing it together and hammer it while your pulling it together. From the pics it looks like it should come together. Ken

Thanks Ken!

 

[Rustytruck]

Is it possible to push it forward from below with a piece of 2x4 and a jack against the cross member. Either that or move the transmission tunnel back. Especially both sides come up short from closing up on the weld flange.

 

[rydog1130]

you could knotch it a bit so it slides forward more, it looks like you have 3/8"-1/2" of play

 

[ObscureMachine]

Well, this is where it ended up. But I'm not terribly pleased with the gap between the tunnel and the firewall. But I can work that out.

 

[rydog1130]

That doesnt look bad, it will weld up nice!

 

[luke]

Do you have a body hammer and dolly kit? Harbor freight has one for like $25 and it is nice. Helps a lot for persuading and getting into corners to bend them down.

 

[luke]

Looks like it will turn out great. Things that look not exact when you are nose to nose with it always look great when you step back for a couple minutes and take it in as a whole. Don't stop!

 

[bronkenn]

That is a beautiful fit for a Bronco. The gaps are why seam sealer was created. Ken

 

[ObscureMachine]

Do you have a body hammer and dolly kit? Harbor freight has one for like $25 and it is nice. Helps a lot for persuading and getting into corners to bend them down.

Yep! It was this main connection between the tunnel cover and the seat platform that had me worried. Everything else I feel good about. Well, except for the rotted rear door posts. But I have a guy for that!

Thanks! - Jim

 

[Rustytruck]

Beginning to look like you are the guy for the rear posts. its just more of the same. Brace the old. Cut out rust and weld in new stuff.

 

[ObscureMachine]

When I lay the pass rear floor pan in, and the upper seat platform is in it's correct place, the floor pan edge (towards the front) completely covers the brace, so there's not space for the front floor pan to attach. If I cut the the edge of the rear floor pan, it won't line up correctly towards the middle (by the tunnel).

How are the floor pans supposed to line up and attach to each other or the brace?

 

[rydog1130]

When I lay the pass rear floor pan in, and the upper seat platform is in it's correct place, the floor pan edge (towards the front) completely covers the brace, so there's not space for the front floor pan to attach. If I cut the the edge of the rear floor pan, it won't line up correctly towards the middle (by the tunnel).

How are the floor pans supposed to line up and attach to each other or the brace?

Can you provide another picture but not so close up? it's hard to picture what youre describing

 

[ObscureMachine]

Well, all the sheet metal I was putting in was wonky, so I took the floor pieces back out and started looking at the crossrails.

(see pics) The 'front of seat" platform support is much lower than the one behind it (bed support), and slightly lower than the front floor pan support. It was sagging before and I worked on it, but it's way off and the floor isn't close to level (higher back to front).

Another Question: on the front of bed support (see Pic), the support itself is not level front to back. The rear side of the support (bed side) is lower than the front platform side. Is the front of bed support supposed to be level, or the bed side lower so it can fit under the platform side?

Has my 2" BL jacked everything up?

 

[rydog1130]

Well, all the sheet metal I was putting in was wonky, so I took the floor pieces back out and started looking at the crossrails.

(see pics) The 'front of seat" platform support is much lower than the one behind it (bed support), and slightly lower than the front floor pan support. It was sagging before and I worked on it, but it's way off and the floor isn't close to level (higher back to front).

Another Question: on the front of bed support (see Pic), the support itself is not level front to back. The rear side of the support (bed side) is lower than the front platform side. Is the front of bed support supposed to be level, or the bed side lower so it can fit under the platform side?

Has my 2" BL jacked everything up?

hmmm, is your frame level? if so maybe the lip on your flange is bent to far down? Do you have new body mount bushings? If not your old ones could be worn