Full Floor Pan Replacement At Home - Fast, Cheap and Easy On Your Classic Car!
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- This is a video I have been very excited about to make! Everyone always talks about replacing a full floor in a classic car instead of patching together the existing floor. I have done A LOT of floor patch work in my day. I always had the attitude "make it strong and cover it with carpet". After doing the full floor replacement, I don't think I can go back.
It does look much cleaner than a patched together floor but that wasn't the selling feature. It was FAST, so much faster than a bunch of patches and welding individual braces. Plus once you cut all the old floor out, you're working with nothing but new metal! I will be doing this from now on for sure! The pan cost a few more dollars but you save in time, welding, grinding and you don't lose your mind.....
This ratty Tri 5 Chevy is coming together pretty nice. Stay tuned for the new video where the motor and transmission to go in.
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Glad to see a normal human doing something without a million dollar shop. You give us all hope as normal people we can do it if you try hard work. I might have tried it and now that I saw how you do it Great Public service from you Guys. A++++ video. Make that old car nice it will have a great history.
I’m sure the driveway at the house I grew up in still has not recovered.
Yeah jist gotta get out there and make it happen my friend
Dans a smarter more talented guy then average and has more tools then some how far he pushes a project depends on his time and money at the time.
Yea he did it the smart way.
Been welding on my car all day and now im watching you working on yours, my wife thinks im weird lol😂😂😂
It’s like watching mine cook and then watch cooking shows to fall asleep.
Wow you have a wife that cooks!👍
Haha were all weird
I am old enough to remember when there were no MIG welders to do body work. Only BIG heavy industrial spot welders and Oxy Acetylene torches. I used these to do any body work that I could manage. Also patch panels from any dealers were astronomically expensive. So needless to say many of these older vehicles were relegated to the scrap yards when they could have been easily repaired. With the available parts and such now a days it has become much easier. I admire you're efforts to save what's left.
Door hinge creek , ...heh, my grandfather ( who was driving a 62 Belair wagon he bought new for cash in 61 who was STILL driving it in the late 70's ) said .....hey, you want some grease for that door squeak ( when I got my first 57 chevy ) " squeek? " ..i said, no way ! That's chevy music . 🤣👍❤
Haha love the squeek
My 55 Chevy has that squeek too.
Dropping the floor in that way was one of the slickest things I've ever seen.
Good job Dan, although I must admit I was a little nervous when you started lifting the car with just the w.w motor hole. Glad you added the chains. Other than that, you made it look quite doable. And when you pay $300 for a 56 Chevy, you gotta expect to do some serious rust repair. Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next one, as always
Going with the whole floor was ABSOLUTELY the right call, Dan! Did the same for my ‘53. It saved a ton of time and several hundred dollars compared to what buying in pieces would have cost. You did a great job, and can’t wait to see what you do next!
'53 what?
Good question! ‘53 Chevy 150 2-Door. Grandaddy bought it in 1957 from the Red Cross. Poor thing was beaten to death and super rusty when we started saving her. That floor pan made a HUGE difference getting her back to being solid.
Dude I love the repeated door closing part. That was GREAT!!
"So much room for activities"...freaking love it
Haha
Just leave the engine as is, I think it will be a good fit. That floor looks good, good job.
He is going to paint the engine bay it would will look better painted.
Hey Dan, it’s great to see someone who just tears into whatever but has the skill and smarts to put it back together, I started working on my 57 late last summer 2020 I hadn’t started her for 20, new gas check fluids fired right up like it should, we’ve been known each other since 73 my first car blah blah, life story here, just really came on to say I completely enjoy what Y’all are doing, hope We can visit more about parts etc. along the way !!!
I keep going back to watch your older videos, and enjoying them the second or third time. The 56 still needs a hood!
Dude that was a slick floor install ! For sure do the disc brake conversion.
Yeah I probably should haha
@@DDSpeedShop Nothing better than a tri5 that can stop as well as it goes.
THANK YOU ! I now know exactly how I am going to replace the floor in my 57 Belair. I have a small 2-car garage and until I saw this, I was scratching my head on the best approach to accomplish this task. I have a 4 door sedan, so I plan to brace everything first before lifting the body off of the car.
Great job Dan you are a 1 man building machine most people would have shook their head and walked away but you had the vision and the desire and this tri5 will live again well done regards from Oz the lucky country
I can only afford the junky stuff haha
Those floor pans are definitely the way to go . Nice work man 👍
I used my old floor for my patch panels. Old metal is same gauge.
Dan, so glad you stayed with the utube thing.👍😁 My 55 is so ruff. You have showed me how painless my work could be. Thanks from James S in Ohio. I still have space for that 57.😁 Thanks man👍
That floor going in is what winning looks like. Good job buddy
This is not a one-man band this is a one-man orchestra. Much respect great job 🏁
I was wondering how you were going to do that. Pretty slick dude.
You are doing an awesome job. Your right about sectioning in the floor in pieces it sucks. If I ever get me a 57,( totally my dream car) I'll put in a full floor like this.
Full floor is the way to go for sure.
Always easier doing those full floors, time saving is like you said well worth it
Another awesome video. Keep cranking Dan!!!
You have extraordinary tenacity and skill set... fun to watch.
Really like the car and your willingness to put the old girl back together.
Gotta save em.
Dan, never seen anyone put a 1pcs floor in before.... Thanks brother! The motor in my opinion.... Make it look like new, ratty cars with clean under hood and nice interiors are awesome!
Hi Dan. I finally got time to watch the last two videos. Excellent.
Ya..it was nice here in b.c too.. getting the garage cleaned up, making sure vroom vrooms are ready for winter 🥶 they sure don't make em like they used to..one bolt eh?lol good job man👍
Haha yeah. That damn bolt
Looked like you had done that before! Definitely the way to go! Love the haunted door hinges!!!
You have the one accessory that any man who is going to build a hot rod in his only garage must have, a wife that will not bitch about him doing it and help when and where she can. Without that all the tools and space can't make up for it. I never did anything like that but damn it sure looks good to me. Just shows me that you found the easier way to put in a whole floor. I always liked the 56 and it looks to me like you are going to have a great one.
Need to take tires off put front of frame on Jack stands it be so much easier sliding floor pan in
Pushing it around on it stands with that light of a car no motor trans is not a good idea ask me how I know one wrong push and its on the floor
I was kinda thinking along those lines but just take tires off and set the frame down on blocks, under lower control arms. Wood blocks just big enough to keep the brake drums off the floor. It would pitch/rake the frame forward. Actually give him more lift travel for the body if he needed it.
Great Job Dan! Looks like the floors (which are always a pain to do) will be done in no time. It feels good knowing the under carriage/floors are solid when your all done. Keep up the work.. love the comments by the Mrs. Cracks me up!!!
Haha yeah she's cool
Your liven this old guys dreams, great Job on the Floor! As for painting the engine Balance that budget don't put money where you don't get it back when you sell it.
Totally agree
Thanks for videos, I am just getting started on a 1950 Chevy coupe deluxe, watching you put that floor pan in, just made my job easier.
Thank you for leaving the embarrassing part in we all make mistakes
Making good progress especially for a one man operation.
It's not how it kooks, it's how it functions. If you are going to repaint the car, repaint the engine. I'm happy you chose the dual quad engine for this project.
Fantastic!! You have made quite a bit of progress on the 56 as we can see by your livestream. Keep up the great work!! You are getting closer to the magic number for the 57 giveaway. All the best, cheers.
Yeah I like to stay busy haha
Beautiful floor fitment. Dude you may just gave us all a good tip for floor replacement.
I'm like you in the past I always patched and welded, but this is definitely in my shade tree playbook for tri five sedans. Keep having fun!
Looks good. 🤘
A mad man that works smartly. Ain't no thing. Some would have cried for help.
You should reach out to one of the replacement sheetmetal companies for some sponsorship. That car deserves a new passenger quarter and whatever else it needs.Keep up the good work Dan.
Thanks for all you do man, y’all have been a big help with my 56 project
Nice job Future Dan.
DAN the one man show, The floor looks great, got to love it bringing these old girls back to life. Oh yeah dis brakes, keep it going Man
Gotta save em all
Dan, Dan, the floor man. Great job.
You are really impressed with those doors.
MAJOR WIN with the one piece floor!!!! With the time saved I think the floor PAID FOR ITSELF.... NICE WORK!! I vote for maintaining some PATINA.. Late 1960s street racer vibe?? You guys both have a Great Week!!
Good job man a lot easier then piece by piece good plan. You save other tri5 got to like that. Keep it up brother your killing it👍
I’m use to watching you fight and wrestle these tri fives , that was to easy . Nice work friend .
Awesome job D you made putting in a full floor look easy!!! Thank you.
Ahh, that was great therapy for the start of the day! Watching it basically self install itself was great. One step closer, keep the videos coming. Great job by the way!
dude you got some serious ambition so many projects so much tuff wrenching props to you man. you straight hustlin giter done.
That turned out really nice. You cut it just the right amount.👍
Good work sir and thanks for moving the running total. Looking forward to the next thrilling instalment....
These floor pans were only a dream back in '75 when I was doing my 55 post. Looks awesome. As long as you are this far in, I would pull the frame out, sandblast, do the suspension work, and paint it and the underside of the car.
Really terrific job. I have to do the same thing over the next couple of weeks so being nothing more then a backyard hacker myself, it was great to see this done in a regular garage. Thanks for posting.
Anything is possible man.
You’re kinda smart and my only source of income haha haha.
I liked that qualifying "kinda", too. Like, "a little bit," is that what she means?
Two words life insurance
Love the LEDs on the garage door
That was amazing! The best yet. Congrats on a successful creative install. Certified WIN!
That’s a 2 man job and you did it by yourself wow you the man.
This channel calms my nerves. I dig it so much.
Thanks man
Dan, you say this floor pan is expensive, I think it will make the car worth more than the difference not even counting how much work and time you are saving!
Brilliant idea and brilliantly executed by one man!!! Incredible video, thank you.
Looks great and very doable. Your tool selection is great! I was 16 and bought a ‘62 Pontiac Laurentian 2 dr hard top with a broken frame. My tools were a jackal, hammer, chisel, and hand tools. Paid 25 bucks for the car and 10 bucks for a frame in a 61 Chevy out in a pasture. Me and dad got it all done and it was fun! All I’m saying to anyone is don’t let conveniences dictate what you can do. Just START the job and DON’T EVER STOP! You’ll surprise yourself.
I'm glad your back on the Chevy's ❤
When I went to do the floors in my 67 mustang, many suggested I replace the whole thing instead of patching it. After watching this, I kind of wish I did. This looks much easier than the patch job I did.
I've patched many many floors. Full pans from here on out haha
That was a great job learned you do not need a hoist to replace a complete floor pan, gave me some great info if I get an old car and need to do the same. Thank You sir
Just can be to Brite and u can do anything haha
Well Dan that was a good job on that floor pan that will be a nice 56 when you're thru.. I had a friend in high school in the 70's that had a 56, 2 door 2-tone white,& brown bought from a little old lady.
We driving it to high school blew the head gaskets, we turned around and drove it home ! Smoke was comming in from engine bay,
into the interior then out the Driver and Passenger windows ,we were making jokes all the way home, My Brother pulled the heads and put another pair on and it was running the same day.
Yup. Damn good old cars
Enjoyed the video. It gave me confidence to take on the floor pan on my 57 Chevy. I was going to patch it back together. The single piece floor pan is the way to go!
The new Floor looks Great!!....yes Freshly painted Engine would like nice in the 56 for sure....
The smile of satisfaction on Dan's face just before 'Dinner Call' ...priceless. One Longhaired Canadian Motorhead and hand tools... point proven. Very stokeworthy accomplishment. Best to you and yours.
I work for supper haha
@@DDSpeedShop Well at least you're not standing on a curb holding a sign stating the same. Great job on the floor. Best to you going forward.
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL !!! CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THIS ONE RUNNING !!!
I installed a full floor in my 56 wagon, great way to go for sure. I didn't put carpet in yet, just sprayed it with Raptor bed liner for now. keep up the good work, one of my favorite channels.
Awesome! Its a great panel. Thanks for watching
Pretty sure buying a truck for the purpose of hauling tri five parts is the definition of winning at life.
Great job on the floor install. I'm old school, but the disk brake conversion is the most cost effective way to go, I went with drums on my 56, and after rebuilding the entire system, plus new wheel bearings and going through 3 junk remanned master cylinders I had damn near $1000 cad invested.
Yeah. I'll probably pony up the money for the discs
It's really coming along.. great job 👍👍🇨🇱
I just got done doin a full floor in my 68 mustang and it was much easier than putting panels in like I done in the 66 I have if anyone can afford to go with full floor do it 👍🏻
Full floor is for sure the way
the whole floor is the way to go looking good
Awesome 👍🏾👍🏾, yeah pull motor down and paint it 👍🏾🤙🏼and straightin what you can on the body , then do a satin spray can paint job on it 🤔🤔 I'd like you to get your dad to do a good paint job but it will cost more, So just do what you can 😀👍🏾
Good job, Dan keep it coming
I'm loving all the progress on my 56! 😎
I don't miss the smell of burnt undercoating! She's coming along nicely Danny!
You now have solid foundation to work with. While at this stage of disassembly, it would more economical to install the disc brake conversion and know that the brake system is safe
for everyday driving. Suggestion: bolt in the truck 350, drive the car and sort it out. A race car you already have in the Dodge. A dependable driver would be more sellable to a wider buyer pool. The hi-po engine could be traded/sold to fund a late model LS motor. [ More power while a more street friendly driver.] The Dodge is a car you only drive 20% of the time. The
56 in street form would be a car you drive 80% of the time. Food for thought CJ
That floor is totally awesome. And it really makes the 57 look solid as all get out!! Such a good idea to completely replace it. $1000 is a lotta Benjamins (yeah I'm an American haha) but seeing it at this stage just makes the 57 look so freakin' solid - oh I'm repeating now LOL
the floor looks great. i’m pretty sure that is how gm did it in 56. you should have saved your self some time and installed the carpet and seats in first. 😂
Haha
Outstanding information, you gave me inspiration to do my floor pan in my 55
I like the ratty small block. The floor was a little unorthodox but what the hell worked out great. Keep on keeping on.
56 is starting to take shape very well ! The Floor should last for another 60 odd years !! Great Vid again!!🇨🇦🇺🇸
Amazing what you do with a small shop,you are very talented and if you had a larger shop and did it full time you could put out some amazing cars
Excellent job on the floor looks badass.
Hey buddy, just an incredible job with the floor installation. Priceless. You made it look easy. Awesome. Big Al.
Another great video. We have seen you slave over the floor and subframe on the 57 with all the welding and grinding and now that you have done this your viewers can make an informed decision about which way to approach a basket case and breathe new life into it (personally after watching both projects I think the complete floor might even be cheaper by the time you get parts/discs/gas/wire and time).
For sure its equal in dollars at the very least.
Nice work you know your stuff keep up the great work
Dan you did it, you make it look so smooth putting the floor in. I would have needed a second person to help me. I never get tired of Dani's expressions her eyes tell it all 😂
Great job Dan you inspire other guys including old old old men like me keep it up ☺️ and take care
Dan you made that floor install look easy and a one man show . I'd say you're one man that can build a car from the ground up . Great build !
You know what is better than a sunset? New tri five floor pans at sunset.
Hahaha thats a headline!
Amazing work Dan, couldn't believe when you were able to do it by yourself, congratulations. Your work ethic is inspiring, great video.
Gotta jam sometimes haha