Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: ramcdonald on April 06, 2009, 22:20:16

Title: Drain Holes in Floor Reinforcement
Post by: ramcdonald on April 06, 2009, 22:20:16

About a year ago, I replaced some rusted out floor and lower firewall panels.  The parts are from KK Mfg and all went together really well.

However, the original "floor reinforcement" parts each had a drain hole near the end closest to the rear of the car.  The new parts have no such hole.
I am reluctant to start drilling into the nicely painted and undercoated metal (that no longer goes "crunch" when the car is lifted) but should there be a drain???

Drawing of the parts attached (if I've figured out the posting tool).

Richard

Title: Re: Drain Holes in Floor Reinforcement
Post by: franjo_66 on April 07, 2009, 00:59:25

Hi Richard

As part of my frame-off restoration, I had to put in completely new floor sections for both the cabin & the boot. We added extra drain holes for further peace of mind on top of the rust-proofing, fish oil, etc. I feel that this was reasonable precaution on my part (even though we have put on new seals, rubbers, etc throughout).

Rgds
Frank

Title: Re: Drain Holes in Floor Reinforcement
Post by: pauldridge on April 11, 2009, 17:06:45

For the record, it's my understanding that those floor reinforcement pieces should never be used as jacking points.  Virtually every original-condition SL I've seen has deformed rails as a result of some past owner thinking that was a jacking point!

Title: Re: Drain Holes in Floor Reinforcement
Post by: Anfinn on April 12, 2009, 14:31:39

The BBB 1968 on.. indicates these are suitable jacking points when using a Cross bracket lifting platform.
A picture (Fig 0-6/2) shows the car supported at these points.

Title: Re: Drain Holes in Floor Reinforcement
Post by: ja17 on April 13, 2009, 10:58:54

Hello,

Here is a photo of the draiin hole location at the rear section of the chassis.