Re: Trunk floor pan for 47 Clipper need any direction.

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2022/4/30 11:48:16

They make "universal" spare tire panels. Mostly in the hot rod shops, etc. Try AMD, Danchuk or one of those suppliers. They used to run a bit over a $80 or so. Just have to buy the right size/width. That's a tough panel to make without a stamping press. I(custom) decided to do away with it. It could be made and I'd patch, if necessary, but takes many hours. Most slap some fiberglass over the holes and tar and feather...
Don't "flat panel" as it'll "oil can" and not be useful. Have to roll some flutes in to stiffen.
The trunk floor I got from C2C really sucked. Not even close. I decided to make it fit, but project is on hold. P or "B" used a deeper die than what's available today, and I have not seen or found any that match the P profile. Therefore, I suspect they were stamped vs rolled. Without a stamping die and large tonnage press it isn't going to happen. And how many P trunk panels will you sell? They've been out of business now 64 years and less survive each year. Just because someone wants "one" isn't a viable market.
A good parts car is a blessing. But then you run the gamut of which one do I fix up? the one with good sheet metal or the one I started with bad? Someone wanted an entire roof fro a rotted one, and if you don't realize how much work is involved is sounds good, but likely to end in a frankenstein model. ie the wrong project. Choose your poison wisely.