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**richard2717** · 12-15-2019, 02:52 PM

If you don't have a spot weld cutter you can do like I did here. I don't like drilling all the way thru most of the time but up front, I could not see the spot welds properly on the floor side so 1st I took marker and put an x on all the spots (makes it easier when you start drilling to be able to see and not miss one as you go) Then I drilled 1/8'' pilot hole all the way thru from the firewall side to allow me to see the back side better. then, using a 3/8'' drill bit I just barely drill in to it like I was going to countersink a screw head. After that is done, a thin chisel and hammer just barely smacking the chisel pops it all loose with no distortion to the metal you leave. From there I will take a flap disc and clean up everything in prep for the new floor. On the back floor section I was able to see the welds from the proper side so I did not have to drill thru everything.

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12-15-2019, 02:52 PM	#270
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,910	Re: My 1st 68 panel If you don't have a spot weld cutter you can do like I did here. I don't like drilling all the way thru most of the time but up front, I could not see the spot welds properly on the floor side so 1st I took marker and put an x on all the spots (makes it easier when you start drilling to be able to see and not miss one as you go) Then I drilled 1/8'' pilot hole all the way thru from the firewall side to allow me to see the back side better. then, using a 3/8'' drill bit I just barely drill in to it like I was going to countersink a screw head. After that is done, a thin chisel and hammer just barely smacking the chisel pops it all loose with no distortion to the metal you leave. From there I will take a flap disc and clean up everything in prep for the new floor. On the back floor section I was able to see the welds from the proper side so I did not have to drill thru everything. . Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.