So, in my '74 Z28, the floorpan is pretty much gone, and is in [obvious] need of replacement.
The question is, do I have it done, or would it be a better idea to DIY?
Are there any apparent stumbling blocks that might occur?
Any advice would be most appreciated.

 

well first off can you weld? thats the biggest question because that obviously involves welding, onless you were gunna jiggy rig it and pop rivit ( i dont recomend that at all) and a decent place probably wont charge you that much for 1 floor pan. what i would do. since my welding skills are sub par. go to a few shops and show them the pan. and ask for a quote. if they are charging you a substatial amount you can always try it yourself.

what it really comes down to is you. i know personally i love learning new **** so im doent he body work my self on my 78 ( because my 79 was burnt down in a body shop) and im learning alot. so either which way is fine



sorry to right so much, just ive been in a similar pardicament my self. and its not easy what to decide. just go with your gut. and when you go to the body shop *if u go that way* just ask if they have insurance, because u dont wanna get ****ed like i did. ( in the process of a law suite) sorry for all the()

 

Check the car really close. If the floorpans are shot, look at the rocker panels too. If both need replacing it is a sticky situation. Your car would need to be "jigged" to hold the body in place while replacing the rusty parts. At the least you should get someone with experience doing this to help you. The welding is easily learned and you can pick up a used 110 volt machine quite reasonable. If the floor is the only part needing to be fixed it isn't as hard but there are many little details that can save you time and effort. If you don't know them it can be a *****. With a little mechanical knowledge you can do it, but if you find a person to point you in the right direction it helps a lot.

 

thanks for the advice guys, my brother welds, so we'll probably just tackle it, since there's a little more pride in DIY-ing it.
Mostly what had happened was water pooled in it when it was in my parents' driveway, so the pan collected water, and voila! rust.
so the pan is mostly hurting in the low spots. Upon further inspection, it doesn't look too tricky to do it, and I'm trying to save costs where I can. Since my labour is free, and I love learning new things as well, it seems like the best approach.
Also, bandit I dig the blue. Mine's the same colour.

 

awesome man. get some pics up.

 

If it helps, I had a whole new trunk floor put in my 68 GTO by a good body shop, bought the parts myself on ebay, they did the welding some basic wiring, and new primer/splatter painting (better than factory) and it cost alot..do it yourself if you can.