The 'E' Type Forum

Hi, just thought I should say hi.
I picked up my latest eBay purchase from Fremantle on Friday. A 1968 OTS
:D
It's totally rust free and I'm very happy with it so far, even started and I managed to drive it home from Freo after sitting in a container for 6 months.
:D
One concern I have is that it was restored back in 03 and the floor pans were changed, however they were only bonded on, not welded and they have lifted slightly. Does anyone know if bonded floor pans is acceptable practice or should I Clean them up and weld them?
Thanks
Steve

Hi Steve

First of all, Welcome !

The floor pans must be welded.
Hope the guy who bonded the floor pans didn't touch other parts...
If you know what has been do for the restore 2003, you must check all and whatever your questions, you'll get answers here !

Mich

I agree with Mich, floors take a part of the rigidity of the body. The proof is you said that they have moved.
You need to weld them.

Michel

Thanks for the replays, Michel and Mich
Where I said floor pans, I should have called them foot well pans. They are just the half size ones that are only the foot wells.
Does this make a difference, are these foot well pans still structural?

Hi Steve....welcolm to the forum.....lots of great info here.......would ypu really be happy with glued in floor pans......get tbem welded....

Hi and welcome!

Does anyone know if bonded floor pans is acceptable practice or should I Clean them up and weld them?

Steve,

Welcome and conragulations to your excellent choice of getting an E-Type! One next step is to register your car on xkedata, if it is not already registered there. Anything other than welded floor panels couldn't be acceptable practice.

Martin