Re: [FORWARDLOOK] >>>Floor Panels

[menges <buick.meng@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> From: Rimington, Ken <Ken_Rimington@xxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FORWARDLOOK] >>>Floor Panels
> Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 2:03 PM
>
> As a newcomer to body work, I have a few questions:
>
> I need to replace the trunk pan and passenger floor pan
>         1.  Does anyone have good tips on removing the replacement parts
> from the parts car without warping or distortions?
>
>         2.  Should the panels be butt welded or lap welded with an
> offset tool?
>
>         3.  What is the best method for welding without causing an ugly
> seam?
>
> I want to add seat belts and shoulder straps for safety.
>         4.  Will seat belts detract from the show quality of a car that
> did not originally have this equipment. (assuming the modification is
> professional quality)
>
> I intend changing the color from red/charcoal factory colors to
> blue/blue factory colors.
>         5.  Will changed colors that match factory colors adversely
> affect the show quality of the car?  (This is a frame-off restoration
> project, so the color change will be complete and match factory color
> schemes.)
>
> In 1956 the trunk interior was left primer gray color.
>
>         6.  If the trunk interior is painted to match the exterior
> colors, will this detract from the show quality of the car?