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TheSaintDiscJockey
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by TheSaintDiscJockey » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:19 am
Working on correcting a few things on my '20 Roadster that have bugged me for some time.
These two cutouts appear near the starter button on the floor. I have no idea what a previous owner was attempting to do or had rigged up.
Short of tearing the entire seat assembly apart, how could I repair this? It's covered up by the floor mat, but still I know it's there.
Any insight much appreciated
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Tim Rogers
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by Tim Rogers » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:21 am
Probably the remnants of one of a billion accessories available. Could just patch it with some rivets.
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TWrenn
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by TWrenn » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:24 am
JB weld in some patches. I went through a long litany same time as the "other Tim" and mine got tossed out. This is the short version!
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Tadpole
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by Tadpole » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:29 am
You could cut the holes a bit bigger to allow use of an additional brake. Just be sure you wear thick heels.
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sweet23
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by sweet23 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:35 am
How do I fix this, really depends on what tools you have, and your skill level. The BEST way is to replace the panel. Next best would be to hammer & dolly the area flat. Then trim the openings for repair patches to be butt welded into place. Then metal finish. Third & worst, glue or pop rivet a patch over the area. Darryl
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John kuehn
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by John kuehn » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:44 am
I would get a good flat piece of sheet metal and pop rivet it over the two holes. Paint it black first and after its pop riveted in touch up the pop rivets with a dab of black paint. That’s the easiest way to do it.
The best way is to replace with a new panel. If your car is a good looking driver and not intended to be a show car patch up the panel in some way that looks decent.
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Rich P. Bingham
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by Rich P. Bingham » Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:47 am
Why were they made ? Muffler cut-out pedal is one possibility. Scars from a long and useful life.

Get a horse !
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Rich Eagle
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by Rich Eagle » Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:26 am
Cut-outs for the cut-out. How appropriate?

When did I do that?
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FATMAN
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by FATMAN » Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:31 am
Install a cut out, Kick pedal, Bob