Can someone say RUST OMG, I have a problem....

**rustywrangler** · 03-30-2007, 08:19 PM

SO, I decided finally to get all of the crap carpet out of the jeep now that I had a day of 50's and sun. Boy was I in for a surprise. Here is the first pic of the pass side that I still have to get all cleaned up but is not too bad.

And now the mid section, all surface rust. I did the screw driver test.

And now for the drivers side,

And for the finally, YES THIS IS MY SEAT BELT BOLT:

It was just hangin around under the carpet. The hole had been patched but the bolt with the original metal around it was SHEET METAL SCREWED IN.

Not even though. It was kinda just sittin there held down by the carpet.

OMG, I do not know what to think. I am optimistic yet PISSED, all at the same time.

SO, if anyone can point me in the direction of a repair write up for this area I would greatly apreciate it. I am taking a welding class right now at night, so I can get the metal togeather and learn on my own rig there. The instructor is great and wants to help with this. The rest of the tub is ok with some small holes here and there. The pass side seatbelt area is no where near as bad as this one. The drivers floor pan is also gone with a patch made and SHEET METAL SCREWED in as well. Anyway, Lots of work ahead.

My last question is, can I take one of the roll bar bolts out and mount the seatbelt strap to that for now??????

Thanx again guys for advice and help.

SwearingYeti · 03-30-2007, 09:46 PM

Thats really sucks. I cant help you but good luck!

sticksnstonesru · 03-30-2007, 09:52 PM

http://t4w.proboards10.com/index.cgi?board=Buildup&action=display&thread=1141 429700&page=1

This is a HUGE build-up thread of an EB for a guy in our club. About half way down the first page is a slew of pics of them cutting out and replacing the rusted floors. Might give you some ideas of what you'll be getting into if you want it done correctly.

Good luck. Nobody likes busting rust...

Andy

ckiel24 · 03-30-2007, 10:04 PM

I feel your pain man... I ripped my carpet out today as well but mine isnt as bad as yours. none of the rust so far has gone all the way through...

**sentinal02** · 03-30-2007, 10:20 PM

easiest way i can think of to secure that belt would be to build a bracket off the frame to come up to the floor and then bolt to that through what's left of the tub.

**Varnish** · 03-30-2007, 10:33 PM

It was my first experience with a welder so I ended up putting sheet metal screws in as well just for good measure. Herc'd over it now. I'm pretty confident in it because the rollbar bolts sandwich the base plate and the side plate is both welded and screwed and pulling vertically on the screws. I never claimed to be an engineer though

Its very tricky welding on thin metal, especially semi-rusted stuff so I'd have a backup plan for attachment.

Brenters · 03-30-2007, 10:40 PM

I feel your pain man...hey, at least you found out your belt wasnt secured the easier way, instead of while you were mid-air wondering why that strap didn't keep you in your seat. I did some repairs on the my DS floorpan...I'll try to find pics

Angelous · 03-30-2007, 10:46 PM

too bad you dont live near me. My 87 just dropped a valve

so now I have a 100% RUST FREE Jeep and no motor. I am so frustrated I will let her go for $2,000

Brenters · 03-30-2007, 10:53 PM

Pics as promised, hope they work...

I went nuts with the screwdriver, knocking out rusted metal...then hammered some sheetmetal into shape to patch her up

Before:

After:

Think · 03-30-2007, 11:04 PM

those pics look like a few derby cars i've run... the ones i get for free

Jeeples · 03-30-2007, 11:08 PM

Pictures like this make me so glad that my Jeep spent 90% of it's life in Arizona.

Looks like a bit of a project, but it shouldn't be too terrible. Good luck buddy

Brenters · 03-30-2007, 11:08 PM

haha thanks buddy...thats Canadians winters + salted roads for you. It looked a lot better when I bought it, but after a year of driving it, another winter, 30mins with a screwdriver, then an angle grinder...thats my jeep! Floor's good and solid now tho, with a good coat of hurc over it (and por-15 on the underside)

NewdRiver_ · 03-30-2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenters

Don't even think about becoming a plastic surgeon.

Brenters · 03-31-2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewDriver95

Don't even think about becoming a plastic surgeon.

well there goes my first plan. I never claimed to be able to weld

ckiel24 · 03-31-2007, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenters

Pics as promised, hope they work...

I went nuts with the screwdriver, knocking out rusted metal...then hammered some sheetmetal into shape to patch her up

Before:

Why do I get the feeling im looking at frankenstein????

03-30-2007, 09:52 PM	#3
sticksnstonesru Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 384 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	http://t4w.proboards10.com/index.cgi?board=Buildup&action=display&thread=1141 429700&page=1 This is a HUGE build-up thread of an EB for a guy in our club. About half way down the first page is a slew of pics of them cutting out and replacing the rusted floors. Might give you some ideas of what you'll be getting into if you want it done correctly. Good luck. Nobody likes busting rust... Andy __________________ 1993 YJ \| 2.5L 4 banger \| 3.5" Superlift \| 1" BL \| 4.88's \| 33" BFG's \| 2007 Toyota Tundra Crew-max \| 4x2 \| 5.7L \| Truxedo Tonneau \| 20"'s \| Leather \| Fully debadged 1999 XJ \| stock \| 4.0

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Think Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 223 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	those pics look like a few derby cars i've run... the ones i get for free __________________ 95 YJ 2.5 litre + broke student with a TON of debt = slightly more than stock Jeep that is rusting out [COLOR="YellowGreen"]I'm not a vegetarian because I like animals, I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants[/COLOR]

03-30-2007, 10:04 PM	#4
ckiel24 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 381 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I feel your pain man... I ripped my carpet out today as well but mine isnt as bad as yours. none of the rust so far has gone all the way through...