With the state of that floor I’d definitely go for replacing the whole panel, particularly as you’ve got an offer of an original one. However, I did rebuild a lot of those pressings when I did my Spitfire with just a mini 1’ long brake, a welder, and a fair bit of time, so it can be done!
I have a triumph spitfire (1978, so the pressing should match yours) parts car that I was forced to disassemble entirely. (The alternative was all the panels getting scrapped). The boot floor for it is structurally in mint condition, as it was a Washington car its whole life. If you want it, it’s yours. It isn’t really worth anything to me and I’d be happy to mail it if you paid for the shipping. Let me know. I can supply photos so you can make a decision
With the state of that floor I’d definitely go for replacing the whole panel, particularly as you’ve got an offer of an original one. However, I did rebuild a lot of those pressings when I did my Spitfire with just a mini 1’ long brake, a welder, and a fair bit of time, so it can be done!
Yeah, that's my current plan. Also, I don't know why I never knew about your channel before - subscribed!
I have a triumph spitfire (1978, so the pressing should match yours) parts car that I was forced to disassemble entirely. (The alternative was all the panels getting scrapped). The boot floor for it is structurally in mint condition, as it was a Washington car its whole life.
If you want it, it’s yours. It isn’t really worth anything to me and I’d be happy to mail it if you paid for the shipping.
Let me know. I can supply photos so you can make a decision
@@elichristensen8066 that would be awesome. My contact info is in the channel information.
Replace, definitely. Would be chasing welding holes all over the place if you patch. Get that free floor and go to town.
If I had a full metal shop and more talent I'd use a bead roller and metal brake and make it myself ...but I'll have to get the next best thing.
@@DavidPlass yup. I hear you. I've got a few tools but nothing near what I'd like to have.