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The floorpans in the rear-seat area are removed by drilling out thefactory spot-welds. An impact chisel gets the rest.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0411_pan_13_s.jpg
The front framerails and extensions are removed at this time. Theycome out easily because they're so badly rusted.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0411_pan_14_s.jpg
The toe boards are cut out next. We must be careful not to cut toomuch. Cowl-vent leakage does its greatest damage here, right under thecowl openings.
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Rust Busters has installed the new front framerails and extensionsfrom National Parts Depot. Now it's time to fit the new floorpan.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0411_pan_16_s.jpg
The new front framerail is fitted and welded into place. Note thegroovy fitment jig Rust Busters has for Mustangs and other Ford compactsand intermediates. This jig ensures a perfect fit, just like the factorydid 40 years ago.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0411_pan_17_s.jpg
The front framerail extensions are primed with a self-etching epoxyprimer, then sealed with a super-tough spray coating.
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With the new front framerails and extensions welded to the unit-body,we're ready to lay in the new floorpans. We like this panoramic viewphotographer Chris Richardson gave us.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0411_pan_19a_s.jpg
The new sheetmetal from National Parts Depot is measured and trimmedfor a nice fit...		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0411_pan_19b_s.jpg
... then Rust Busters has to cut, fit-check, then cut somemore.
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The rocker panels suffer from patches of rust. Rust Busters grindsthese areas and welds in patches as necessary.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/howto/173_0411_pan_21_s.jpg
With new framerail extensions and rocker-panel repair finished, we'reready for the new long floors from National Parts Depot. Rust Busterslays them in place.
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