Date:         Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:42:46 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Rust hole through the floor - how do I best  repair?
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  Went to pullout fromt he driveway, and the gas pedal came loose from
the floor. I first thought it was the connection to the feed rod ant the
top of pedal, that that pedal had come loose at the hinge at the floor.
Inspection showed that the floor had  completely rusted through and i
was looking at the ground underneath the van. This is goig to be the
devil to fix. There is no metal left to which to fasten the hinge of the
pedal. I expect that the hole and rusted metal I can see are but the tip
of the iceberg, and there will be much more that has to be cleaned up
and repaired. Inspection shows that this is a weak spot, and over the
years , water from ones shoes during rains, etc, combined with dirt and
grit, work together to destroy the floor at this point.

Any suggestions as to how to deal with this? I want a primo repair. I
don't want to ever have to redo it in my lifetime.

Thanks,

John

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com