floorpan install

Hi, new to this forum and mustang restoration. My question is about my '66 coupe. What is the best set up for supporting the vehicle off the floor (jack locations) and what kind, if any, support needs to be added to door openings when I replace the entire floorpan including the tunnel. I have started the floor removal along the rocker panels to the seat risers inorder to replace the inner rocker panels, which I'm replacing in sections. The upper and lower cowl panels are out right now too. Thanks for any suggestions

Originally Posted by gsb66coupe

Hi, new to this forum and mustang restoration. My question is about my '66 coupe. What is the best set up for supporting the vehicle off the floor (jack locations) and what kind, if any, support needs to be added to door openings when I replace the entire floorpan including the tunnel. I have started the floor removal along the rocker panels to the seat risers inorder to replace the inner rocker panels, which I'm replacing in sections. The upper and lower cowl panels are out right now too. Thanks for any suggestions

Hi Gsb66Coup

I have a '66 Convertible and here's what I did as to being told be some of the guys on this forum (THANK GOD 4 ' EM )

I bought (4) 6 ton floor jacks. Placed two on the front frame and two back on the end of the bumper supports right off the tank. But NOT on THE TANK !

Bought the (4) jacks at: HARBORFRIEGHT great prices here.

The reason I didn't place the jacks on the Inner Rockers is I was replacing them.

Next and MOST IMPORTANT for my restoration project: Replacing Inner Rockers & Floor Pans on both sides. I needed the DOOR SUPPORTS so my convertible wouldn't SAG in the middle. If I didn't buy and install those GREAT DOOR SUPPORTS and mig welded my front and rear floor pans in ~ I'D BE REALLY MESS-UP.

The SAG would not be noticable as I mig welded all my pans in and when it came time to put my doors back on again: NO WAY the entire door frames would be out of shape and my doors would NEVER FIT.

I looked at GOOGLE for: Car Door Supports and it came up with these GREAT DOOR SUPPORTS. I paid about $200.00 bucks but worth every penny. The supports don't come with nuts and bolts you got to go to HomeDepot (another hang-out of mine . . . lol)

The door support and very,very cool and strong. It hooks-up to the 4 bolt holds at the tranny mount inside the car. and streches out to the doors.

I wish I learned how to send a picture(s) sorry I not that good YET.

You got the idea though. As far as a coupe is concerned I really don't know if its neccessary to buy the door supports. The fact that being you have a roof on your coupe which is not the case with my convertible.

But I leave that answer up to the GREAT GUYS on this forum.
If there is any other questions you need answered I'll try to accomodate you.

GOD BLESS

Schooner

Thanks Schooner that was my concern too with sag and twist. I have the jack stands up front under the lower control arms and I don't think they support the frame rails or rockers very well at least not for removing floor. thanks Scott

Originally Posted by gsb66coupe

Thanks Schooner that was my concern too with sag and twist. I have the jack stands up front under the lower control arms and I don't think they support the frame rails or rockers very well at least not for removing floor. thanks Scott

Hi Gsb66coupe

Put your front jacks on the front frame chassis. Just after the torque box.
That's the best support and level area.

Hope that helps.

GOD BLESS

Schooner

Originally Posted by gsb66coupe

Hi, new to this forum and mustang restoration. My question is about my '66 coupe. What is the best set up for supporting the vehicle off the floor (jack locations) and what kind, if any, support needs to be added to door openings when I replace the entire floorpan including the tunnel. I have started the floor removal along the rocker panels to the seat risers inorder to replace the inner rocker panels, which I'm replacing in sections. The upper and lower cowl panels are out right now too. Thanks for any suggestions

Interesting and related discussion going on here: full floor board - Mustang Forums at StangNet

Hey Schooner what's the name of the place you got the supports from?

Thanks
George

Originally Posted by GeoMerc

Hey Schooner what's the name of the place you got the supports from?

Thanks
George

Hey GeoMerc

I'm going to look for the bill to give you the address. I know I got it, I just have to go thru my records. Please be patience with me.

Or you could try GOOGLE.COM it might bring it up.
I can't tell you how great the brace is. My convertible car doors ARE NOT MOVING ANYWAY.

The one I got braces both doors seperately and then goes right to the tranny.
The bolts,nuts and washers are not supplied. But that's O.K. HomeDepot had what I needed.

I believe it ran me around $200.00 buck but well worth as far as I'm concerned. Hey when some products are good that I use or buy I back 'em up ~ AND I DON'T WORK 4 THE COMPANY THAT MAKES 'EM.

Let me get back 2 U
GOD BLESS

Schooner

I have looked at length and have not come up with anything that resembles what I am looking for.

Thanks for taking the time to go through your stuff

George

Hey I actually found it on this site totally by accident. it is Accessible Systems manufacturers of auto rotisserie and accessory tools for vehicle restoration

from one of your old posts. I see what you like.

Originally Posted by GeoMerc

Hey I actually found it on this site totally by accident. it is Accessible Systems manufacturers of auto rotisserie and accessory tools for vehicle restoration

from one of your old posts. I see what you like.

Hey GeoMerc

You got the right site. However I bought the other one for; MUSTANGS.
THAT'S THE ONE I BOUGHT.

And let me tell you my good man. When I installed that Mustang Braces it would have to take a submarie in order for my doors to SAG ! ! !

NOTE: If you buy the Mustang Brace you'll notice that a brace is hooded-up to the tranny. THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT, THAT EXTRA STRENGTH.

Sorry I couldn't locate the site 4 U But you found it 4 me. Those are the people I order my brace from.

GOD BLESS
Schooner