DO NOT WELD on the floor panels unless you can access BOTH SIDES to paint.

If you weld on one side, you'll burn off the paint on the other and if you cannot get to it to repaint it ...... it's gonna rust.

Best to use STAINLESS STEEL RIVETS and AUTOMOTIVE SEAM SEALER.

You can buy a 4'X8' sheet of 16 ga STAINLESS STEEL for probably around $150.

Cut away all the rust until you get to clean metal .... cut a patch 1" larger then the hole and put in rivets every 1". Before riveting it down put a bead of seam sealer around the edge of the hole.

DO NOT USE and silicone/RTV from Home Depot or the like .... it may contain acids that are not good for what you need to do.

I replaced the entire rear cargo floor pan with Stainless Steel.

I ripped out all the carpet and used heavy paper to create a template of the floor area, the template was used to cut the stainless steel sheet.

 

I found this:

 

Thanks, Doesnt sound to bad to lift up the carpeting.
I think the body shop people don't want to do this work because it's not an insurance job and they can't get extra money for the job. I think this is why they discouraged me from repairing it.
The carpeting seems to be doing a pretty good job in sealing the floor, but I cant image that it is safe.

 

Might not be a bad idea if you can to post up some pictures of the rusted out areas...The folks that are familiar with this sort of thing probably can offer up some more detailed advice..


Oh and thanks to those who provided the links on the metal adhesives..

 

Yup go buy something else angd give your jeep to someone that knows about them.

 

There is some very good advice in the preceding posts. If you are serious about repairing the Jeep yourself I highly recommend the Jeep Service manual pertaining to your year. It is a factory approved and published by them manual. Haynes and Chilton's use the shotgun approach and try to cover a number of years and models in a single volume. Inaccuracies are no uncommon.

The factory manual covers everything you need to know from lubricants to overhauls. There is an interior section that covers R&R of the interior components. They are a bit pricey at just over $100 but worth every penny.

The discount big box stores have a decent price on ratchet and wrench set. There is always Harbor Freight as well.

The rust isn't really dangerous until A. It reaches the area where your seat is attached. B. Your exhaust system begins to leak and the fumes make it into the vehicle.

Best of luck with the project(s) and let us know if you need help sorting it out. Also keep us posted on your progress.

WM

 

Give you $300 for it.

 

not for sale. If I decide to get rid of the jeep i will donate it to a local vocational school and get the tax deduction. I gave them my 98 Grand Maquis and they valued it at $2000.00

 

[QUOTE=HCCAFan;906598]Give you $300 for it.[/QUOTE
no, i would want more.

 

You are trying to provoke hostility with your post. You should be removed.

 

He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you. -Friedrich Nietzsche

in other words, ignore the trolls.

Good luck with your project! Keep us informed of your progress.

 

Attached are some photos of my 95XJ rotted floor problem. I used an old No Parking sign to temporarily block one of the larger holes. I think I can fix this. The frame is still solid.


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well if you dont think their any good you should get something else,that is what you said.(Looks like you should be removed < I guess I hurt your feelings )

 

 

bipolar meds not working? You give the OP a hard time, when any normal person can see he is frustrated, worried and in need of help. Then a few moments later on a different thread by the same OP about the same subject you're nice and helpful. What a maroon.