Repairing floor pan need pics/info

[OttoF]

where the floor meets the firewall there appeared to be a bracket welded to the floor supporting a protruding piece of the firewall on the bottom of the car. I am trying to fabricate a replacement section, but the drivers side is all but gone and there is very little left on the pass side. Any chance someone has detailed pics of that area, or better yet a good line drawing?

The good news is that my welding/fabricating skills are improving quickly with this car.

Before you ask I have opened inspection holes in both the rockers and frame rails, and they are solid and nearly rust free on the inside.

Thanks.

[ArdenK]

I might be able to get the sections from a 75 I will be parting later this month. I can get pics in 2 weeks. Send me an email if you are interested.

Good luck!

[JackF]

There was a nice article in an old issue of Bimmer on replacing floor pans in '02's. Many photos. Every once in a while I go back thru their directory and buy an old issue. Great mag with great articles.

[OttoF]

I remember seeing reference to that article while searching, I'll look into it.

I don't have a problem making the patch panel, but without something to match I am not convinced that I have it looking right.

[JackF]

I used heavier, I think 12 gauge for the patch pieces. I did so primarily to have a bit more metal to carry the heat. A couple gauge points makes a big difference. When you are doing your welding you can "favor" the heavier metal side. I ended up replacing the floor pans as well as about 6" of fire wall on both sides and when I was done, I put new firewall insulation in and only had to cut the piece at the brake booster. Good luck.

[OttoF]

I'm using 16 gauge for the patches its easy to weld, put a piece of copper bus bar behind the weld and no worrying about blow through. It does however take a bit more time to coax into more complex shapes.

So far I have found pictures of that section done 3 different ways, one on the assembly line, but I can't see it well enough to reproduce it.