A couple of months ago I bought a n MG TD Fiber -fab VW body shell and recently purchased the corresponding  VW pan Assy. When I received the floor pan assembly it was as advertised and the new pans were welded in. They are brand new but during delivery (via a tow dolly)  the weld broke on the front left section where it intersects the stamped rail that was original from the VW T bone. The weld was not adequate and now I have a wobbly section that has broken away.

In other words I have a floor pan that sets on top of the front and rear left hand side of the ‘crossmembers’ that was welded poorly.  They are not completely loose but they have to be welded and reinforced. There is no ‘land’ or metal under the floor pan section just the resting point on the crossmember and the point where it comes in contact with the ‘tunnel’ section of the original pan. If the correct welding is done over will this be sufficient to support the body and whatever else goes on the pan? Is there a preferred method of attachment for the installation of the new stamped floor pan i.e. cross member support or any other recommendation out there.

I am looking at the pan for the first time and on the right side the welds seem adequate as I can stand on the floor pan and from appearance it seems sound but relying on appearance usually gets one in trouble. While I have the time and open space on the pan I intend to contact a local weld shop for corrections but what is the method for reinforcing  that others may have all ready used? Other than common sense and the ability for a good welder to recognize  what would be needed by using right angle supports or similar material does anyone have any ideas or experience they can offer?

Jimeh    new registrant and project builder 10-18-04