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57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#133054
Has anyone done this and what is the best method. I also need to remove and replace the cargo bay floor if anyone has any suggestions on how to and where to get a replacement it would be appreciated.

ADAM....

crazyfiggi Wolfsburg Wizard

657 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#133094
I used a angle grinder and cut through the tops of the spotwelds and the turned edge around it then just peeled it off. I need to replace the cargo floor in my 71 single cab and think i will just uses sheet metal, mabey checker plate.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#133102
you can also buy a drill bit that cuts spot welds. It cuts around the weld, about a 8mm Dia, and only damages the piece you are removing. :thumb

A lot quicker and less messy than the angle grinder.


57 Panel Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#133104
I'm hoping I can re-use the tray. It's not to bad

crazyfiggi Wolfsburg Wizard

657 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#133119
Hmmm, best not use my method then, as it destroyed the old tray😀 I took mine off before i new anything bout body work, so i had no idea a spot weld drill even existed🙁

Buggyboy Officially Full-On Dubber

255 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#133210
Are these drill bits readily available, I didnt know they existed either and may be needing one soon, otherwise was looking at the grinding option....

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#133213
Yes, try your local Auto paint shop.

They work well, they cut/drill from the outside edge of the drill,instead of the middle (concave drill), so they cut around the outside of the spot weld ! They have a small point in the middle to act as a guide hole. Use them on a slow speed and they will not damage the underlying panel/metal.


sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#133326
yes sure is a prick of a job i got mine half way off then realised the twin cab wasnt worth resto.
🙂