79 Camaro Project
Have you checked National PArts Depot? They have both front and rear floorpans for your car. Part number 12901 front and 12902 rear. They're around $45 for the back. Or $87 for a full pan each side.
http://npd.dirxion.com/WebProject.as...Code=car09flx#
http://npd.dirxion.com/WebProject.as...Code=car09flx#
Yes, I saw that, it is the floor area though, not under the seat. I think I am going to have to get one out of a donor car, I seriously doubt that it is fabricate-able, at least by me... I guess that on the bright side it will come with the seat bracket in place already.
http://www.allamericanclassics.com/
Not sure on prices, but the last time I was over there they had a couple dozen late 2nd Gen Camaros in the yard to choose from.
http://www.allamericanclassics.com/chevother.html
Last edited by 1971BB427; Dec 12, 2009 at 02:53 PM.
Just got done dropping the transmission out of it. I almost forgot how much fun that is. And to think that the engine wasn't even in it... No blood though, so that is a good thing.
So, now I need to put the tires back on it, wheel it out into the driveway and blast it with the pressure washer. My wife will love that since our house is just freshly painted. So, Hopefully I can get this thing outside, and raise the front end as high as I can so I can do a right job of it.
Also kicking around sandblasting, renting a compressor 185cfm is $90 a weekend. Is this something safe to do in my driveway? In a neighborhood? I don't imagine that it would blow too far. I would hate to do it in the garage, that would just be no fun.
Another option I have is a grinder with a cupped wire wheel on it. It would do it, probably take just as long too. Question is, will the grinder setup like that be safe to use on the sheet metal? Setup like this?

After that, I can POR15 the inside floor and outside floor, plus the frame. Still need to get a pan for under the passengers rear seat though.
Might have found a good set of seats on craigslist. That would leave me with a set of tan ones in OK condition, but probably needing recovered.
So, now I need to put the tires back on it, wheel it out into the driveway and blast it with the pressure washer. My wife will love that since our house is just freshly painted. So, Hopefully I can get this thing outside, and raise the front end as high as I can so I can do a right job of it.
Also kicking around sandblasting, renting a compressor 185cfm is $90 a weekend. Is this something safe to do in my driveway? In a neighborhood? I don't imagine that it would blow too far. I would hate to do it in the garage, that would just be no fun.
Another option I have is a grinder with a cupped wire wheel on it. It would do it, probably take just as long too. Question is, will the grinder setup like that be safe to use on the sheet metal? Setup like this?

After that, I can POR15 the inside floor and outside floor, plus the frame. Still need to get a pan for under the passengers rear seat though.
Might have found a good set of seats on craigslist. That would leave me with a set of tan ones in OK condition, but probably needing recovered.
Reading this months Camaro Performers Magazine, and the article on "When Good Cars Go Bad" is them painting the car the grigio silverstone color I am thinking about. It looks awesome! I can't wait to see the car sitting on its own wheels.
Looks a lot like GM Stealth gray used on GM trucks. I went "dark stealth gray", as I wanted a darker look, but that's a nice color!
http://moultrieobserver.autoconx.com...138183_1_B.jpg
http://moultrieobserver.autoconx.com...138183_1_B.jpg
Once you've got the engine bay and undercarriage pressure washed, I wouldn't sadblast it. Too messy to do in the driveway, and sand will go everywhere! Also, it takes a huge air compressor to drive a sandblaster.
I did mine with a wire wheel in a drill motor, plus a angle grinder with wire wheel. And finally with a scraper and a propane torch to warm up the undercoating and get it soft enough to scrape. Once I was done I painted mine with a brush and can of paint, then got new bed in spray cans and shot it to match the factory undercoating. It was black also, so it blends well and is way stronger than undercoating.
I did mine with a wire wheel in a drill motor, plus a angle grinder with wire wheel. And finally with a scraper and a propane torch to warm up the undercoating and get it soft enough to scrape. Once I was done I painted mine with a brush and can of paint, then got new bed in spray cans and shot it to match the factory undercoating. It was black also, so it blends well and is way stronger than undercoating.
The mess is a concern of mine for sure. I would probably be cleaning it up forever. As for a compressor, my brother is still in Construction and can get a pull behind. Or I could just rent one for $90 a day. Could probably find it cheaper. Thing is, I would hate to be trying to blast under a car on jackstands. I will more than likely go the wire wheel route.
Can't contact the guy on the seats... 45 miles one way to meet him. Hate to drive all that far for nothing. Craigslist is such a mess, tempted to quit looking, most of the people who use it are scammers or no showers.


