Floor pans: Cheap vs. Mopar
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If I was restoring a valuable historic collector vehicle, I would absolutely agree! Given the fact that millions of XJ's were made, and it's doubtful they will ever be collector vehicles, I will opt for a cheaper but properly performing option. The main goal is to restore structure and seal up the interior. It doesn't hurt that I like to make my own parts.
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Given the work required and added expense of paint and sealers, etc.. I am inclined to buy the best pan. I dont know about these here pans, but know sometimes pans and body parts can be poor fit, wrong appearance, thinner than stock metal, more rust prone, etc.... Also note that price alone is not an indication of quality, i.e. you dont always get what you pay for.
I note the vast difference in what is supposed to be the same parts. Let quality be your guide.
I note the vast difference in what is supposed to be the same parts. Let quality be your guide.
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Thank you all for you great feedback in insights. As I struggle w/ this decision, has anyone used these cheap pans (about 1/2 price) found on Ebay?:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/194342376458?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rUDStWxgRI6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
or like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313737191966?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s6ghvqcasas&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Anyone used these? I can't find any reviews anywhere. As temping as the price is, are they to much of a headache? ....they might be to thin as well..
Many thanks,
Andy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/194342376458?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rUDStWxgRI6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
or like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313737191966?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s6ghvqcasas&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Anyone used these? I can't find any reviews anywhere. As temping as the price is, are they to much of a headache? ....they might be to thin as well..
Many thanks,
Andy
Says it is galvinized, a nice thing. Id write them and ask about thickness of metal. Stamping is the other issue, so compare pictures of this to stock or oem replacements for a visual inspect if they got it basically right or not. Pay with credit card, that way you can challenge the purchase and shipping cost if you find part to be unacceptably bad fit. ebay warrentee may also apply.
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Thank you all for you great feedback in insights. As I struggle w/ this decision, has anyone used these cheap pans (about 1/2 price) found on Ebay?:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/194342376458?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rUDStWxgRI6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
or like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313737191966?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s6ghvqcasas&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Anyone used these? I can't find any reviews anywhere. As temping as the price is, are they to much of a headache? ....they might be to thin as well..
Many thanks,
Andy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/194342376458?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rUDStWxgRI6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
or like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313737191966?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=s6ghvqcasas&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=kW_lAfmL R-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Anyone used these? I can't find any reviews anywhere. As temping as the price is, are they to much of a headache? ....they might be to thin as well..
Many thanks,
Andy
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Andy.Raleigh (08-05-2022)
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Thanks to everyone for their input! Do to the money and my experience, I decided to go w/ Key Parts. I bought one full size pan and will do one side at a time. I'd love to do it all at once but, given money and other circumstances - gotta get the seat back in this thing ! I'll let you all know how it goes. Off to study all these weld-thru primers!
Many thanks,
Andy.Raleigh
Many thanks,
Andy.Raleigh
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Thanks to everyone for their input! Do to the money and my experience, I decided to go w/ Key Parts. I bought one full size pan and will do one side at a time. I'd love to do it all at once but, given money and other circumstances - gotta get the seat back in this thing ! I'll let you all know how it goes. Off to study all these weld-thru primers!
Many thanks,
Andy.Raleigh
Many thanks,
Andy.Raleigh
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