undertray remake

Nice!...what did you use?..stainless steel?

 

very nice!

 

Waiting for the photos JM

 

ROFLMAO!

A garage queen undertray

 

You know John, I have said to Moretti many times that he needs to drive his car more and stop fiddling and looking at it, tragic isn't it. He will not take my advice.
MG

 

Very nice! Tray is riveted on, not welded, correct?

Jeff

 

Mine is pretty tore up. It was the first thing mentioned in my PPI. I will probably be wanting one. When will they be available from Forza? Estimated price?

 

Me too....

 

Does the undertray come with all the rivet holes pre-drilled?

 

Contact Gerry-gerrydino@optusnet.com.au
MG

 

No- But all you do is use the old one as a template. It may also be a good idea to get some modern insulation, water resistant closed cell alloy backed foam for protection against heat and cold between the cabin floor and undertray.
MG

 

I recognize a common problem. Refer to Moretti's photo which reveals the fiberglass floor. Note the long self tapping screws to fasten the center console front section, hopefully get a bite on the floor.

Everyone knows about pop-rivets. Their cousin, poly nuts, are ideal for this situation. Checkout the fastener and tool.
http://www.huck.com/marsoncorp/klikPolyNuts.htm Drill a hole in the floor and use the tool to pinch/squeeze the nut permanently in place. Then use standard screws. A kit, of tool + fastener variety pack, is available in metric or std threaded fasteners. Got my kit from Fastenal for about $100.

 

Or try these:
Riv Nuts
http://www.aerobolt.com.au/Products/Inserts/Inserts.shtml


M

 

J

John

I'm sure you'll be able to get them in Brissy as well, a good engineering / fastener supply company will have them.
Gleggy should have a source.

Also, Wurth have them as well, but they are usually expensive;
http://www.wurth.com.au/catalogueview.asp?pdf=A09_0118.pdf

BTW Nice undertray, mine is trash too, I'd replace it now, except I haven't got a hoist yet, like some people I know !

M

 

Don't whinge,
YOU bought an excavator just to dig a hole!

 

But hang on, in Australia, isn't that how you make a small fortune, take a large fortune and go into business for yourself?
MG

 

I have this and it works perfectly.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=94100

This probably work just as well http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=1210

 

I think these will be available from Bill Young at GT Car Parts for LH drive cars soon.

 

Can someone post some photos of the underside of their LHD U.S. 308 while it's on the hoist please>
MG