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Technical Shop => Body Shop => Topic started by: erik70rt on March 22, 2020, 12:56:29 PM

Title: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: erik70rt on March 22, 2020, 12:56:29 PM
Does anyone make a patch panel for the trunk floor where the exhaust hangers are?  Or do I need to purchase a half trunk panel and cut out what I need?  See pics.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: Rich G. on March 22, 2020, 02:04:19 PM
I don't think so. I made patches for the last one that was rotted there.
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: 70 Challenger Lover on March 22, 2020, 02:13:33 PM
I think I'd get the half pans and splice in what you need. I haven't priced anything recently but I recall they aren't much money. And getting half panels might keep shipping down.
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: soundcontrol on March 22, 2020, 02:31:44 PM
I made patches for that area, was pretty easy. I ended up changing the whole trunk floor later (after sandblasting the whole car) because I found more rust in other places though.
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: Brads70 on March 22, 2020, 02:59:18 PM
Quote from: soundcontrol on March 22, 2020, 02:31:44 PM
I made patches for that area, was pretty easy. I ended up changing the whole trunk floor later (after sandblasting the whole car) because I found more rust in other places though.


:iagree:  That small of a patch ( if that's all you need) I'd make it too!   Give it a try, what do you have to loose? Sheet metal is cheap!  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: BFM_Cuda on March 22, 2020, 06:41:55 PM
erick, do you just need that one side? or both? I might have usable pieces....
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: anlauto on March 22, 2020, 07:33:28 PM
Quote from: soundcontrol on March 22, 2020, 02:31:44 PM
I made patches for that area, was pretty easy. I ended up changing the whole trunk floor later (after sandblasting the whole car) because I found more rust in other places though.

This is the key comment here, in my opinion, you should always sandblast all of the car first, but to answer your question....I don't believe anybody sells the small patches that you need, you would have to buy a new trunk pan panels.
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: erik70rt on March 23, 2020, 09:29:46 AM
Quote from: BFM_Cuda on March 22, 2020, 06:41:55 PM
erick, do you just need that one side? or both? I might have usable pieces....

I need both sides.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: erik70rt on March 23, 2020, 09:31:11 AM
Quote from: anlauto on March 22, 2020, 07:33:28 PM
Quote from: soundcontrol on March 22, 2020, 02:31:44 PM

I will strip it and do proper repairs when the time comes.  But for now, I need to do some quick patching.
I made patches for that area, was pretty easy. I ended up changing the whole trunk floor later (after sandblasting the whole car) because I found more rust in other places though.

This is the key comment here, in my opinion, you should always sandblast all of the car first, but to answer your question....I don't believe anybody sells the small patches that you need, you would have to buy a new trunk pan panels.
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: BFM_Cuda on March 24, 2020, 06:53:31 PM
Quote from: erik70rt on March 23, 2020, 09:29:46 AM
Quote from: BFM_Cuda on March 22, 2020, 06:41:55 PM
erick, do you just need that one side? or both? I might have usable pieces....

I need both sides.  Thanks!

@erik70rt (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/erik70rt_219) , sorry but I no longer have them. I know the drivers side was mint, single exhaust car, pass side was junk, but I threw it in the scrap dumpster at work and it got buried...
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: erik70rt on March 25, 2020, 08:47:35 AM
No prob!  Thanks for looking.  :bradsthumb:
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: RJChallenger on March 25, 2020, 10:01:02 AM
@erik70rt (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/erik70rt_219)   I have both sides of a two piece trunk, That I was in the middle of installing , when I saw some posts of a one piece trunk floor. Well long story short is I'm installing a one piece trunk floor to keep up with the jones. The pass side will need a little hammer and dolly work.The drivers should be perfect as is. I can cut them down to a smaller size to save on shipping. Both are yours if you want .Pm me an address and I'll get you a shipping price
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: erik70rt on March 26, 2020, 07:22:53 AM
Thanks!  Were you banging on the right side?  What are you asking for them?
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: RJChallenger on March 26, 2020, 09:13:39 AM
There yours for the cost of shipping. I can cut them to any size. Ya that's a long story. But thankfully I'm fixing her more properly this time. Let me know what size you want and where to send them.
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: erik70rt on March 28, 2020, 02:06:33 PM
Thanks for the offer.  I picked up some sheet metal to do some patch work.  When I'm ready, I'll do a proper replacement. 
Title: Re: Trunk Patch Panels
Post by: jimynick on March 28, 2020, 06:14:43 PM
That was handsomely offered nonetheless Rob. Good on you!  :cheers: