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Bit of background.

I bought this truck and checked it out pretty well. I was so happy because I could no find any holes or deep bondo, dents, deformity etc.

As I have started pulling it apart I am noticint more and more of these things!

I knew there was a small hole in the floor but it had ben covered by fiberglass in order to seal/keep water out. I did uses a flashlight to look at it and i could see this hole.
The others did not show up through the fiberglass which is dirty and thick in places.
As I was removing the FG the putty knife helped the holes some but ot much.

I am pretty bummed. I cant wait to see what lies ahead in th cab corner that has the FG in it.

I2D-

We feel your pain. Finally this truck is getting the RIGHT treatment for the cancer. It wll take a lot of work you didn't expect, but the job will be a good one. You'll be proud in the end.

totally off topic, but I notice you keep frogs. I also keep frogs, Red Eyes and D.auratus. Nice to see someone with more than just one hobbie in common!

I kept and bred frogs for several years. I sold the collection for truck/wedding/house funding.

I was breeding frogs and bought the truck before I ever thought of marriage. I had to give one up.
I still have too many hobbies.
At one point the intent was to fund truck stuff with frog money and I did for a short while. It is very demanding as far as time goes though.

If you are not on frognet you should check it out.

i am on frognet. great stuff on there. ive been into frogs for a long long time, and i still enjoy them very much!

In2,
WOW! Thats scary lookin'. Your name choice seems unfortunately prophetic. Maybe you can find a good sheetmetal guy to make the whole floor or something. I feel your pain. Best of luck.

Floor:
http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/grphx/GM%20Truck%20Photos/4140-505-47LR.jpg

In2D-

If you're doing the whole floor, there are a number of sheetmetal suppliers in your area that sell repair panels, some smoothed if you want a new custom look. Check out Bitchin' Sheetmetal Products (now in AZ)or El Cajon Sheetmetal.

I do intend to cut it all out and weld new pieces in.
It should be a goodplace to start since i have never welded and no one will see it.

The patches are not too expensive its the welder that is gonna kill me.

You have a good project there, lots to work with. I would patch in those two cutouts in the seat holder. That structure also serves as a floor brace.