New floor pans or just patch with sheet metal?
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
New floor pans or just patch with sheet metal?
The front left and right floor pans are rusted out almost completely. it is mostly the low, flat surfaces where moisture in the carpet clung to the metal. I have some holes in other spots and near the back that I plan on patching with sheet metal and using a good seam sealer/under coating to protect.
Is it easy with enough time to cut/bend sheet metal to fix gaps over a foot long, or is it worth the extra money to buy a whole new pan for the worst spots?
I plan on pop riveting and sealing, no welding. My rockers are completely rusted as well as that pinch seam under, but all the metal not at the lowest points or on the rocker is in good shape.
Fred Flintstone would have no issue driving my XJ, and that is before I have cut out the rust that hasn't already fallen off.
Is it easy with enough time to cut/bend sheet metal to fix gaps over a foot long, or is it worth the extra money to buy a whole new pan for the worst spots?
I plan on pop riveting and sealing, no welding. My rockers are completely rusted as well as that pinch seam under, but all the metal not at the lowest points or on the rocker is in good shape.
Fred Flintstone would have no issue driving my XJ, and that is before I have cut out the rust that hasn't already fallen off.
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Originally Posted by sthon
I had some old XJ doors sitting around, figured I could put them to good use and patch my floor with recycled XJ parts.
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Another '96 with no floors. I wonder what it is about that year?
Another source of good, cheap or free metal is side panels on old washer/dryers. Normally has a porcelain paint finish too that prevents rust.
pro tip: Don't use your wife's.
Another source of good, cheap or free metal is side panels on old washer/dryers. Normally has a porcelain paint finish too that prevents rust.
pro tip: Don't use your wife's.