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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: usa1ti on July 26, 2021, 02:02:29 PM

Title: Original GM Floors
Post by: usa1ti on July 26, 2021, 02:02:29 PM
Some original 67-9 Camaro sheet metal floors on Ebay. Dont see this too often.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174617371797?hash=item28a801a495:g:beUAAOSwURNgFNEV

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174617353030?hash=item28a8015b46:g:AA8AAOSwnjtgFNA4

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174617402132?hash=item28a8021b14:g:29sAAOSwP9tgFNd-
Title: Re: Original GM Floors
Post by: KevinW on July 27, 2021, 08:11:30 AM
Are these really desirable? I have some of a perfect floor from the 80s.
Title: Re: Original GM Floors
Post by: 69Z28-RS on July 27, 2021, 08:29:04 AM
Obviously reproduction sheet metal is preferable to RUSTED out original panels, BUT...

I always consider *original factory metal* preferable to reproduction metal when it's in good shape... (If the pieces available addresses your rusty areas!). 

If I needed those floor sections, and I was close enough to go and pick it up (and avoid that seller's extremely high shipping costs), then I would prefer those panels to 'new' repro panels...
Title: Re: Original GM Floors
Post by: usa1ti on July 28, 2021, 10:39:14 AM
Quote from: KevinW on July 27, 2021, 08:11:30 AM
Are these really desirable? I have some of a perfect floor from the 80s.

Kevin, I need the only section this guy didn't list. Drivers side from base of gas pedal to seat to rocker. Would gladly give asking + shipping for good solid original. Would have more than his asking in Goodmark or AMD + shipping. Both would have to go in same way but Original GM ranks above Repro in any area any part in my opinion. Not a fan of Resto Mod or Repro Restorations. There is one in every garage...
Title: Re: Original GM Floors
Post by: 67CruiseMaster on July 28, 2021, 12:37:45 PM
I think part of the result of that ebay auction, is that there is currently a sheetmetal shortage of car body parts. Its already having a ripple affect to some hobbyist. Talking to some retailers for parts, first gen camaro doors, floors and trunk pans are the current shortage.

Scot
Title: Re: Original GM Floors
Post by: KevinW on July 29, 2021, 08:10:41 AM
Todd, let me look in my shed.  My floors were replaced in 1982 with a Firebird coupe floor (brazed).  Only issue was I have a convertible :(  It was cut out to put a new floor in a few years ago.  Let me see what survived from the front drivers area.
Title: Re: Original GM Floors
Post by: KevinW on August 01, 2021, 03:59:06 PM
Todd, the shop I sent the body to really did a crappy job sawzalling the floors out.  they really cut outside the lines and only partial pieces remain.  sorry