chebetio510 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 my floorboard is weakening, i have my seats on the floor. there is a pretty big whole, and a crack close to the hump for the original seat bracket locations. so it flxes. i want to know what i need to do to fix, or change the board..., help?? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Start welding. I once got a dented hood from a wrecking yard, cut and bent pieces out of it to make a new floor. Nobody sells new floors for old Datsuns (at least not that I've heard). So new floors patches have to be created. Any bodyshop can do this for you. Quote Link to comment
chebetio510 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 but will it holdup. it flexes alot. is it possible to use maybe diamond plate? or what thickness of sheet metal Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Well you need steel, just as the original Datsun sheet metal is made of steel. I believe the floor panel is slightly thicker than the Datsun hood thickness... I did not use a Datsun hood, but a hood off an american car. It was probably thicker than it needed to be. You need replacment steel sheet that is as thick as the original Datsun floor. Yes, it will hold up, your original probably was good for 20-30 years ... the floor panels have curves in them for strenght, they are not just a flat piece of sheet. Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Try contacting Mark Grimsley (Arlington, VA area). He has been making both front and rear floor pan patch panels of 18ga. steel for 6, 8 or more years. He also makes rockers. Mark's email:rediron07@comcast.net Dave Patten Dunbarton, NH Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 is that a good email.? these he have a basic webpage with photos? He used to as I seen photos of them before. It kept on changing way back when. Mine are shot but not going to fix them so Im not going to respone to him. But lots of people looking for them. I cant believe a place in taiwan hasnt made pans for these yet, Like year One making all those General Motors stuff. They even make camero bodies! Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Here are some photos of Mark's floor pans (posted on datsun510.com by Carterb) Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Last I knew that was Mark's address. I know it changed when Adelphia went tumblng down. Edited January 2, 2009 by Dime Dave I just can't seem to do it right 100% of the time. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Has anyone ordered these pans? Are they still avalible? Quote Link to comment
gen4maxima536 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 This guy did not too long ago http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?p=135997#post135997 Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I had to replace the front drivers side floor on my 71' 510. I just bought some sheet steel of the right thickness and welded it in place. That was 4 years ago and it's still working perfectly. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks. I emailed the guy to see what is up. I'll post what I find with prices. Quote Link to comment
jovial_cynic Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Here are some photos of Mark's floor pans (posted on datsun510.com by Carterb) Is there a way to get the exact dimensions of those floor pans? I've got a bead roller and a small sheet-metal brake; I'm sure I could make a few of those pretty easily. Do you know how much they were going for when they were for sale? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 thanks for posting i EMAILED HIM Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 :D thanks for postingi EMAILED HIM I emailed him last night! :D Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 It's funny, I was just up a buddies shop making some pans for another project and I was telling him I should make some for dimes, but then I was thinking "this is ratsun, everybody just makes their own stuff",:D. I had no idea there was so much interest. I don't like to step on other peoples toes, so I'd like to see how this pans out (no pun intended,:lol:) from this other guy before I say "hey we can make those for you guys, :)". He was here first. Quote Link to comment
blue72 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) That's the same e-mail I used to contact him. I put a blurb in the parts wanted section at Dime Quarterly looking for his e-mail and of the two or three e-mail addreses people sent me that was the only legitimate one. I thought about posting in this thread a while back, but I thought the discussion was over. Guess not:rolleyes: I like his pans, they are a good solid product that saved me some time and hassle. Edited March 17, 2009 by blue72 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Creepy cruiser If you can make them make them. Might fit a 521 also. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 GUys, Mark Grimsley has been making them for about 10 years now. His is an avid 510 fan and owns several nice 510s. He is a busy guy and does not get to his email everyday. Be patient. The floorboards are high quality. There was an article in Nissan * Datsun * Infiniti * Sport magazine about them in the fall 2008 * Issue #9 It is on page 77. I got the following info from that article. Front Floor Pan = $85 each or $150 for the pair Rear Floor Pan = $65 each or $105 for the pair His email is rediron07@comcast.net and his number is 703-490-2032 1 Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 GUys, Mark Grimsley has been making them for about 10 years now. His is an avid 510 fan and owns several nice 510s. He is a busy guy and does not get to his email everyday. Be patient. The floorboards are high quality. There was an article in Nissan * Datsun * Infiniti * Sport magazine about them in the fall 2008 * Issue #9 It is on page 77. I got the following info from that article. Front Floor Pan = $85 each or $150 for the pair Rear Floor Pan = $65 each or $105 for the pair His email is rediron07@comcast.net and his number is 703-490-2032 Super!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I heard back from Mark Grimsley today. He still has the replacement floorboards avalible. $188 for a front set shipped to 98102, Seattle. :D Quote Link to comment
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