P38A P38 boot floor welding

LR-hobbs said:

Hi everyone I was tidying my boot out and found the site below

Does anyone know What thickness of metal the floor is made from?
And is the floor made of steel?

These images are not the bottom of the floor but the sides so they aren't draining bungs.


I am brand new to welding so be kind.


Cheers

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Datatek said:

The first one looks like a deliberately drilled hole? If you use an arc welder, disconnect the battery negative or you may destroy the electronics. Personally, I would treat with Phosphoric acid to kill the rust and then repair with fibre glass & resin.

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LR-hobbs said:

There seems to be a piece of metal behind that hole that's now loose and when I went under the car it looks like it sits between the exhaust t piece and the boot floor.
Possible heat shield? Idk.

If I was to go down the welder route , do you know what thickness metal it would be ?

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Datatek said:

Sorry I do not know the thickness of the metal. I use the sides off old washing machines for body repairs. How about a bolt and big washer?

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