Rust under peddles

[Carl K]

I have a 52 MGDT MIGI on a 67 VW frame and the floor pan under the peddles is rusted to the point that the peddle stop does not work. thus both peddles have fallen forward. I just purchased this car and I have little knowledge about the repair

[Steve Crites]

Sorry to hear about the rust.  It’s a pretty common problem with VWs and can  range from a minor fix to replacing the whole floor pan.  I’ve had 2 bugs that needed such repair. Replacement floor pans are available from many sources starting at about $100.  You can use part of the pan as a patch or replace the whole driver side.  If it’s a small area you can cut out a patch from the replacement pan and pop-rivet or screw and seal without a trip to the welders.  I’ve known of whole pans replaced with pop-rivets and epoxy sealer that worked just fine.  While you’ve got the carpet up, check the rear of the pan near the engine, an area that usually rusts as well.

[Paul Weatherholt]

ftmfalcom, I have replaced bothside of my pans in my TD on a 73 volks. I had a price in Fl for $350 a side and got it done here in N. Ga. for $450.00 both sides so prices to very and you will have to look around for a deal. I had the under side rust coated with the same thing they put in truck beds so I will never have that problem again.

Paul W.

[Carl K]

Thanks for the info  I will keep posting updates

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