my 1970 belvedere project

[roadrunnerman]

get the floor pans(halves) from amd,that's where i got mine.Don't try and patch one spot and keep another area you think is good.it is alot faster and less work to replace the left/right half,same with the rear floor pans.

 

[joshb1983]

get the floor pans(halves) from amd,that's where i got mine.Don't try and patch one spot and keep another area you think is good.it is alot faster and less work to replace the left/right half,same with the rear floor pans.

so should i reuse my tunnel and get the 2 halfs..or just get the one peice with tunnel and all? my tunnels fine but could be more work ..i wasnt sure how to get one peice in its pretty big...u ever order from amd? hows there shipping..i read it 125 for truck freight

 

[joshb1983]

heres half pans..

 

[snakeoil24]

Replace the entire floor! it will make a big difference. Plus you will get a much better job thean trying to replace the pans.

 

[roadrunnerman]

Alot of members have gotten their parts from amd and they were happy with them.I got my pan halves from auto body specialties.I think if you order the floor pans in halves and the rear floor pans,they should be able to put everything in one box and maybe save you a little bit on shpg.If you do get the one pice floor,it IS a two man job to put it in.If you get the half pans, then you want to make sure you don't trim/cut too much off your tunnel.Which ever way you go,just make sure you have your car supported and level.Are you still thinking of the body shop to do the work or having your dad help you?

 

[hunt2elk]

Give Jeff a call @ 521 Restorations. He's a great guy and gives some nice discounts to FBBO members. I think a full floor pan would be the best for your car.

 

[moparstuart]

I alway advocate keeping as much factory sheet metal as possible

just get the 1/2 's my two cents

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

I alway advocate keeping as much factory sheet metal as possible

just get the 1/2 's my two cents

X2

 

[joshb1983]

Alot of members have gotten their parts from amd and they were happy with them.I got my pan halves from auto body specialties.I think if you order the floor pans in halves and the rear floor pans,they should be able to put everything in one box and maybe save you a little bit on shpg.If you do get the one pice floor,it IS a two man job to put it in.If you get the half pans, then you want to make sure you don't trim/cut too much off your tunnel.Which ever way you go,just make sure you have your car supported and level.Are you still thinking of the body shop to do the work or having your dad help you?

body shop said 30 hours to do trunk and floor pans...they dont seem to professional though..kinda redneck they brought a 1981 fallen apart chevy truck there restoring to my house with kids and dogs and kids got into my tools and almost hit car with hammer.and got into all my neighbors stuff..and dog a big rot tried to eat all the neighbors cats...the guy kept running into stuff in garage and fell...almost seemed a lil tispy..he could tell i wasnt sure and dropped price too 22$ a hr and maby 25 hrs..but he wasnt sure and wanted to take car..so im not sure if i trust them with my car...my dad was forman at a steel mill in ohio and can do anything with metal so im gonna have him help and do it our selfs..i gotta learn how to do floors sometime cause this aint the last mopar ill have

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

body shop said 30 hours to do trunk and floor pans...they dont seem to professional though..kinda redneck they brought a 1981 fallen apart chevy truck there restoring to my house with kids and dogs and kids got into my tools and almost hit car with hammer.and got into all my neighbors stuff..and dog a big rot tried to eat all the neighbors cats...the guy kept running into stuff in garage and fell...almost seemed a lil tispy..he could tell i wasnt sure and dropped price too 22$ a hr and maby 25 hrs..but he wasnt sure and wanted to take car..so im not sure if i trust them with my car...my dad was forman at a steel mill in ohio and can do anything with metal so im gonna have him help and do it our selfs..i gotta learn how to do floors sometime cause this aint the last mopar ill have

I think you got the right idea. Either get the tools and learn how to use them before ripping into your car, or spend the money and get a quality installation done by a reputable shop. If you go cheap, thats probably what you will get in addition to whatever collateral damage those neck bones would inflict on your car while in their possesion! You have time, that floorboard ain't going nowhere, I would put a few more miles on it this season to make sure all else is good and get into it this winter......

 

[Propwash]

Give Jeff a call @ 521 Restorations. He's a great guy and gives some nice discounts to FBBO members. I think a full floor pan would be the best for your car.

If you're buying AMD, Hunt2elk is right...Jeff at 521 is the way to go.

 

[joshb1983]

I think you got the right idea. Either get the tools and learn how to use them before ripping into your car, or spend the money and get a quality installation done by a reputable shop. If you go cheap, thats probably what you will get in addition to whatever collateral damage those neck bones would inflict on your car while in their possesion! You have time, that floorboard ain't going nowhere, I would put a few more miles on it this season to make sure all else is good and get into it this winter......

im thinking bout putting interior back in and enjoying car till fall or winter and them ripping into it...ive only drove car 3 since i got it and wanna enjoy a lil bit...ill prob do like u said and enjoy till cold gets here and them start on it and park for winter...

 

[joshb1983]

Give Jeff a call @ 521 Restorations. He's a great guy and gives some nice discounts to FBBO members. I think a full floor pan would be the best for your car.

i got there website saved...how do u get a discount?tell them im a member?

 

[roadrunnerman]

sounds like the guy is just going to take advantage of you so he can get beer money.If he lets the kids run around the shop and almost damage cars, he has no repect for your car and i would not let him even come close to working on my car.You've got a little time to enjoy your car b4 winter and that will give you time to get the parts you need.

 

[Ron 73]

Good luck!

im thinking bout putting interior back in and enjoying car till fall or winter and them ripping into it...ive only drove car 3 since i got it and wanna enjoy a lil bit...ill prob do like u said and enjoy till cold gets here and them start on it and park for winter...

Josh, it sounds to me like a real good idea to get dad to help you and that way, you'll know more for that next project and more importantly you know it will be right, ive followed some of these guys here and there restorations and your in good hands for any advice and help. Putting your interior in and having some fun for awhile and making it a winter project sounds like a good deal.. Good luck to you..

 

[joshb1983]

i took it to show and everyone loved it...i got the only b body in town other than this old guy that has a 67 gtx he got new in 67...its awsome hes thinking bout selling...its a 440 4 speed bucket seats and all orignal and clean

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

i took it to show and everyone loved it...i got the only b body in town other than this old guy that has a 67 gtx he got new in 67...its awsome hes thinking bout selling...its a 440 4 speed bucket seats and all orignal and clean

Sounds like you need to make friends with the old guy. Never know he may want to see his GTX go to a good home!

 

[joshb1983]

Sounds like you need to make friends with the old guy. Never know he may want to see his GTX go to a good home!

he said he wanted to leave to his son but hes lazy and wont even clean his new car let alone the gtx if he gave to him...he said here soon he might sell cause his age and its hard to up keep on..he said he would like to see someone like me get it...someone that loves mopar and has a passion for it and will take care of it...he coats frame with oil in winter and covers it and really takes good care of it...im keeping a eye on it and maby i can buy in a few yrs..he got it new in 67 and kept it since...its low mile 440 4 speed car with every option they had..id say its worth a good penny now

 

[Basket case]

yeah definatly steer clear of that body guy. anyone that lets their kids/dogs run wild like that has no respect for someone else's property. and that's with you standing their.

 

[joshb1983]

yeah definatly steer clear of that body guy. anyone that lets their kids/dogs run wild like that has no respect for someone else's property. and that's with you standing their.

i am...i washed and noticed a lil ding on quarter panel were kid hit with rachet not sure how to fix,,,cant blame kid for how there parents act.lil guy didnt relize what he was doing....i tried to watch kid and took 2 wrenches from but he was on other side when it happened..it was a interesting day...then he put kid in truck and he tore the horn assembly out and was playing with shifter..i watched kid while the guy chased dog around trying to keep it from killing the cats...