Cutting out floors...or working like a bat!

[wwwcad]

Well, we started removing the floor pans form the 912. While inspecting things, I realized that the new pans extend beyong the interior space of the floor an under the inner rockers. Before, I go chopping things, is there an easier (notice I didn't even think of "easy") way to cut out the floor pans, especially under the rockers? Man, I hate lying under the car and working with old rusted sheet metal! Looks like I don't have much choice

Anyone ever use an impact wrench with a chisal on the end? I'm finding the air powered cutter slow and tedious! I could use a recipocating saw up top side, but not under the rockers, the space is too limited.

Any pointers or suggestions you all could give would be appreciated!!

[C. Clark]

Bill,
The only relativly easy way is with a plasma cutter, amazing device, training is needed as is the cutter, that said I have been told that drilling out the spot welds works well. Most welding supply houses have a tool which fits into a drill and cuts the weld. As far as the rocker...when I did my pans only the floor had rusted, my rockers were ok. I hope this helps. A search here, the 911 Pelican site and Bay 912 may bring up some additional ideas.
Good luck,
Chas.

[Mike Moss]

Bill:
I just finished replacing the pans on my 356. I used a cut off wheel on a air die grinder and cut from the bottom side. I was able to cut the pans out in a couple of hours. I then went to the top side and chisled the spot weldsTha t was the time consuming part. Good Luck Mike Moss