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181 Gears Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 19 Location: Aiken, SC 29801
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 7:20 am Post subject: Fiberglass floor pans -- |
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Hello all. What are your opinions regarding fiberglass replacement floor pans? I know they aren't true VW restoration items...but do they make sense for longevity?
I ask because I'm thinking about installing new Beard seats (with mounting brackets). I don't have any major rust but my current pans look pretty worn. I'd hatet to install new seats on potentially weak floor pans.
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thingguy Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2003 Posts: 42
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2003 3:38 pm Post subject: Fiberglass floor pans -- |
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If your pans are original & have no major rust issues I would say stick with those. I would not think fiberglass would be as strong a steel. While you have the seats out you might think of cleaning the floor pan & applying por-15, then you will never have to worry about rust again.
I did this & installed Beard seats also, I think you will be glad you did.
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181 Gears Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2003 Posts: 19 Location: Aiken, SC 29801
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2003 7:40 am Post subject: Fiberglass floor pans -- |
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Thanks Scott! That sounds like a plan. I've seen the praises posted regarding por-15. I'll give it a try.
How happy are you with the Beard seats? What model did you purchase? I'm very close to getting the Super-G type.
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thingguy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2003 4:57 am Post subject: Fiberglass floor pans -- |
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I like them. I do not know which model they are. They were about $200.00 a piece. I think they were a step up from the bottom, they have tweed middle & vinyl back & sides.
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