luftpirate

Pulled the passenger seat out tonight to check bracket spacing for some new seats, and when I pulled back the carpeting under the seat was shocked to find a large baseball sized hole through the bottom of the car. Looking under the car it is obvious something got picked up off the road and punched through the bottom, it took the metal and kind of rolled it back like a can.

I am planning on replacing all interior carpet, so while I have it out I want to get this fixed. My plan is to cut out the bad spot and have a piece of sheet metal welded over it, hit the top with some paint then re-do the weather proofing on the bottom. My question is what kind of metal is the pan of a 944 constructed of, and any recommendations for the type of sheet metal needed to match what's already there.

The bad part is the repair has to wait until the car is running so I can drive it to my welder up the street. The car has been sitting close to 5 years now.

I've been on here for over a year, with intentions of getting my early 85 NA running. The pile of parts has grown in my garage for complete maintenance and front engine rebuild, I'm just in need of the tools and some time to get her running.

Might post up some pics if I get a chance. What is odd is that this car has been in my family for over 18 years and none of us remember an incident causing this. Now I know why the car has always had a mil-do funk to it Glad that is going to be taken care of.

Po924S

Dude that sucks, kinda funny though, lol. Please post pics.

knfeparty

I think you'll be just fine with any economically-priced stainless steel available at the welder's shop. You don't need anything particularly strong or hardened because the sheet metal under the passenger's seat isn't bearing any major load. You could always cut a square out of a junk car if you wanted to really do it on the cheap.

Stien

At least you know who you can blame for PO done existing ridiculous makeshift work.

knfeparty

You ever find yourself doing a "repair" and thinking "I'm being the bad PO....must stop..."?
I usually get the feeling when I'm "welding" plastic piece back together with the soldering iron.

I vote for lexan so you can look down and see the road going by.

V2Rocket

+1, like one of those tour boats.

MAGK944

Leave it there, added foot power when needed...Probably the easiest hp upgrade for an na

Jusii

Sorry for OT, but happens to professionals also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqQhQSbe6fw

Joe944

omg that is ****ing hillarious

mj951

...up into a$$hole of teamo...

Stien

That gesture.... ohhhh mannn.

luftpirate

Much to be desired, but I'm in process of trying to get a nice set of OEM seats and replacement carpet. It will be kind of a reward to put it all in once the engine work is done

hockeydude

YIKES!!

944obscene

Hit it with some rust killer (acid works well too) and either fill it (wouldn't really suggest that) or have a patch welded in. Be sure to clean the surrounding area with the rust killer to prevent spreading.

That vid is awesome btw.