Terraplane Floor Pan Repro Sections

[rockyc]

Does anyone know where I might be able to get replacement floor pan sections for my '36 Model 62 Terraplane? I need to replace the front passenger floorboard pan. I've seen repro pan sections available for Fords and Chevys, but nothing yet for Terraplanes, or even Hudsons. Surely there available somewhere?

Thanks,
Tom

[Richard E.]

As far as I know, no one makes these. However, there is a guy in the HET club, Ken Ufeil, in Texas, who makes these for the stepdowns. You may want to contact him. He is on this forum.

Good luck with your '36T. I am in the final stages of my 5 year restoration on a '36 T series 62 sedan.

[Jon B]

Actually, the ones Ken Ufheil was making, were for the pre-stepdowns. I'm not sure if they would fit back to 1936, but I believe they would fit 1937. Ken might possibly get back into reproducing them, or at least he hasn't completely ruled it out! So....stay tuned!

[Aaron D. IL]

Ken was producting them for '41-'47s may or may not fit back to '37 but for those of you would don't know '36's are actually of much different dimensions than the '37s even though the body styling is similar so probably wouldn't fit before '37......anyways these's aren't Checy's or Fords......we get reproductions made when enough people feel like getting together to do it. haha

[Ken U-Tx]

'36 floors are much narrower than the '37 up till '47. In fact I beleive the 34, 35 floors are nearly the same as the '36. There is a battery box on one side, probably the drivers side on the 34-36 floors. I do recall many 30's cars having batteries under the front seat, but I think early 30's HET products had the battery under the floor.
I think Jon B can recall a certain battery under his seat, that produced some degree of heat. I will leave it to him to relate that tale to those of you that might be interested. Ken U-Tx

[Uncle Josh]

Hey boys, this ain't rocket science. Either cut what's left of the old one out, or if it won't cast a shadow, get some stiff cardboard and tape and mock up the size and shape, and take it to a sheetmetal shop.

[bent metal]

Hey boys, this ain't rocket science. Either cut what's left of the old one out, or if it won't cast a shadow, get some stiff cardboard and tape and mock up the size and shape, and take it to a sheetmetal shop.

haha, wouldn't it be cool if it was that easy? haha Good one "Uncle Josh".:D

[Geoff C., N.Z.]

It is that easy! If you get a new pan made you can either weld or screw or rivet it in place.

[37 Terraplane#2]

Yup, I made my own for my 37 "T" , no problem at all. BUD

[hudsontech]

And if you ain't fussy, like planning to cover it with a floor mat, you can make your own quite easily - if you can wield a pair of tin cutters.

I made more than one for the old Ramblers I drove, when the floors rusted out of them, out of the side of old dryers and washing machines.

Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
HudsonTech
Memphis, TN

[Aaron D. IL]

Welll yeahhhhh but just doing a quick sheetmetal patch won't have the indentations and stiffening ridges that the original stamped piece had for strength. ....yeah I know I'm being picky here.... and you could argue a lot of good it did for strength if they rusted out anyways and those little crooves held water. heheheheh

[Uncle Josh]

Make it out of plywood and it won't rust.;)

[bent metal]

I know some people don't care about the sheet metal under the carpet. I can understand that too. Kind of the point I was trying to make is I would hate to be the guy in 50 years that is trying to remove the bent up old street sign that someone installed in 2008. Then trying to figure out how it looked originally. Just sort of a shame when there are "back to original" type floor pans available. Yeah, they might cost a bit more, but I think it's worth it. NOT the crap that's on e-bay either.

PLYWOOD!? haha, you got million of um' Uncle Josh.:D Maybe if that was how it was originally. ;) Other wise, I'd rather use an old street sign.:)

[Chris Penny]

I will be making floor pans for my 36 in the near future and I am planning on making them my self. I will be using a beed roller to put the grooves in the pannels for strength. Any sheet metal shop should have one and can cut the pannel from a template.

[royer]

Yield signs (face down) are my favorite to use for floor repairs.....if you run someone down, it's a gentle reminder that they should have been paying attention to where they were walking.:D

[bent metal]

Yield signs (face down) are my favorite to use for floor repairs.....if you run someone down, it's a gentle reminder that they should have been paying attention to where they were walking.:D

Always thinking, I like that.:D

[Geoff C., N.Z.]

Actually, Alex's suggestion of using old appliances is a good one. The back panels off washing machines are usually zinc plated, hence don't rust the same, but then you wouldn't leave it unpainted anyway! I find old computer cases are good to use as well they seem to be painted with indestructible type paint, and are easy to cut up with a good pair of snips. the rear guards on my Jet were rusted alaong the bottom, so I formed new sections from old Burroughs Accounting machine stand side panels.
Geoff.