Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
Learn how to repair rusty floor pans with this complete patch panel tutorial. In this video, I walk you through my entire process for rust repair and sheet metal work on my 1963 Chevy Nova Gasser project, from start to finish.
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In this floor pan repair tutorial, you'll learn:
✓ How to identify and inspect areas that need patch panel replacement
✓ Proper techniques for cutting out rusty floor pans without damaging hidden components
✓ Preparing and fitting your replacement sheet metal panel for perfect fitment
✓ Welding techniques for tacking and completing the patch panel installation
✓ Using hammer and dolly plus heat to manipulate and fit the metal properly
✓ Grinding and finishing techniques for professional results
This DIY car restoration tutorial covers everything you need to know about floor pan replacement and metal fabrication. Whether you're working on a classic car restoration project or learning welding repair techniques, this step-by-step guide will help you tackle rusty floor pans with confidence.
No fancy tools required - just the basics and some elbow grease. This is hot rodding the old fashion way!
🔨 TOOLS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
👉 WEN 1/2" Variable Speed Belt Sander: amzn.to/4p76RGO
👉 Andeli Mig250 Multiprocess Welder: amzn.to/4pdMjfZ
(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
🚗 Project Car: 1963 Chevy Nova Gasser
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro - They All Have Rust
01:00 - Cutting Out the Bad Spot
02:24 - Tools & Tips For Cutting Out The Bad
08:14 - Prepping for Cutting the New Patch
12:53 - Rough Cutting
14:59 - Prepping the Floor Pan For Patch Panel Fitup
18:28 - Trimming and Fitting the New Patch Panel
21:15 - Ready to Start Welding
27:52 - Shrink and Stretch - Hammer and Dolly Work to Adjust Fitment Mid Welding
40:01 - Ready for Finish Welding - Tips to Keep is Straight
42:00 - Tips and Tools for Cleaning Up the Finished Welds
46:15 - Wrap up and Recap - Patches are Easy
#floorpanrepair #rustrepair #carrestoration #welding #chevynova
Learn how to repair rusty floor pans with this complete patch panel tutorial. In this video, I walk you through my entire process for rust repair and sheet metal work on my 1963 Chevy Nova Gasser project, from start to finish.
☕ Want to help support the channel? You can do that here — it really helps us keep projects like this moving forward: 👉 buymeacoffee.com/onemorebolt
In this floor pan repair tutorial, you'll learn:
✓ How to identify and inspect areas that need patch panel replacement
✓ Proper techniques for cutting out rusty floor pans without damaging hidden components
✓ Preparing and fitting your replacement sheet metal panel for perfect fitment
✓ Welding techniques for tacking and completing the patch panel installation
✓ Using hammer and dolly plus heat to manipulate and fit the metal properly
✓ Grinding and finishing techniques for professional results
This DIY car restoration tutorial covers everything you need to know about floor pan replacement and metal fabrication. Whether you're working on a classic car restoration project or learning welding repair techniques, this step-by-step guide will help you tackle rusty floor pans with confidence.
No fancy tools required - just the basics and some elbow grease. This is hot rodding the old fashion way!
🔨 TOOLS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
👉 WEN 1/2" Variable Speed Belt Sander: amzn.to/4p76RGO
👉 Andeli Mig250 Multiprocess Welder: amzn.to/4pdMjfZ
(As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases)
🚗 Project Car: 1963 Chevy Nova Gasser
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro - They All Have Rust
01:00 - Cutting Out the Bad Spot
02:24 - Tools & Tips For Cutting Out The Bad
08:14 - Prepping for Cutting the New Patch
12:53 - Rough Cutting
14:59 - Prepping the Floor Pan For Patch Panel Fitup
18:28 - Trimming and Fitting the New Patch Panel
21:15 - Ready to Start Welding
27:52 - Shrink and Stretch - Hammer and Dolly Work to Adjust Fitment Mid Welding
40:01 - Ready for Finish Welding - Tips to Keep is Straight
42:00 - Tips and Tools for Cleaning Up the Finished Welds
46:15 - Wrap up and Recap - Patches are Easy
#floorpanrepair #rustrepair #carrestoration #welding #chevynova
