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Ideas on repairing rusted out floor?

The floor board in my truck are in pretty bad shape and i really want to rip out the carpet and bed line the floor. What are some good options for repairing the rust? someone told me to just fiberglass the whole floor and others have said to weld in patches. Whats best?
 
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weld in patches or buy a whole floor section from LMC
 
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Or use plywood.. lmao If the truck is worth it to you then go ahead and weld in floor panels. I did that to a van I owned, I replaced the floor pans, and I bed lined the floor.
 
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weld in patches or buy a whole floor section from LMC
Where Would i find whole floor sections on LMC?
 
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under the sheet metal section
 
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I aint finding them for my truck but then again im on JcWhitney more tan LMC, Lmc is kind of hard to navigate
 
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Cut out the old and Weld in the new!!
How far is Bartlett Tn. From Corbin Ky? May be able to help ya out!
 
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Darn i wish you could. But bartlett is near memphis so about 6 hours
 
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If you cant find the stock replacement flooring, then you could use some sheet metal from a local supply store.

But as the folks said above, its probably best to cut out the rusted areas and weld in new one.

I would then bedline it or something to discourage future rust.
 
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