How To Repair a Rusted Out Floor on a Ford Econoline Van and Prevent it from Rotting Out again

As I removed the interior of my 1996 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, I was happy to find that the floor appeared in good shape with no significant rust. Unfortunately, I was saddened when I Removed the front carpet and found the floor was just starting to rot out in front of the driver's seat. On the bright side, it was not nearly as bad as it could have been when compared to other vans. Instead of getting upset and canceling my van build, I thought I would use this as an opportunity to increase my skills. I show How I was able to properly cut and clean out all the rusted-out areas. and make new patch panels to weld in. having to work with the body mount attachment for sure made this a bit more challenging. I also show how to coat all the exposed steel to prevent it from rusting further in the future. This project actually turned out better than I had expected even though I have very little experience with this sort of thing. I hope This video was helpful and inspires you to take on rust projects. Even if you have way more rust than I did fixing it can still be done but may take much more time and effort. It seems like this is a super common rust area on these vans but unclear exactly what the cause is. Thanks for watching!

Warning:
Welding can be dangerous, do this at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job.

Disclaimer:
work on and modify a vehicle at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job.

Check out the Eastwood stuff I used below:
Eastwood MIG 90 Welder here: https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-90-...
Eastwood XL View Auto Darkening Welding Helmet:
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-xl-...
The Eastwood Welder that I'll get someday in the future. Can do MIG TIG, stick, and flux core! The best welder you can get that runs on 120v only. Eastwood 140 Amp Elite MP140i Multi-Process Welder:
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-eli...
Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Platinum: https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-rus...
Eastwood Internal Frame Coating: https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-int...

Check out the video I made on the Eastwood MIG 90 Welder here:    • The Best Value MIG Welder for Beginne...  

Check out other Stuff I used here:
Milwaukee 2485-22 M12 FUEL Lithium-Ion Right Angle Die Grinder Kit: https://amzn.to/3JtLcqo (paid link)
2in roloc disc master striping kit: https://amzn.to/3Lges5d (paid link)
2in purple Easy Strip It Discs: https://amzn.to/3Jr3mZW (paid link)
DEWALT 20V MAX* Angle Grinder Tool Kit, 4-1/2-Inch (cordless/expensive): https://amzn.to/3ZSMjFt (paid link)
DEWALT Angle Grinder Tool, 4-1/2-Inch (corded/cheaper): https://amzn.to/3l2VFzH (paid link)
Cut Off Wheels 25 Pack,3 Inch: https://amzn.to/3l2Pewt (paid link)
DEWALT DW4514B5 4-1/2-Inch by 1/4-Inch by 7/8-Inch Metal Grinding Wheels: https://amzn.to/3ZY5sWn (paid link)
Welding Blankets: https://amzn.to/3l2VX9L (paid link)
Spray MAX 3680001 1k Self Etch Weld-Thru Primer (Red Brown): https://amzn.to/3YwkGkB (paid link)
Hole Plug Magnet: https://amzn.to/3J96g3U (paid link)
180W Rotary Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/3YAloNt (paid link)
Jobsite markers: https://amzn.to/3JtjIBa (paid link)
3M Urethane Seam Sealer: https://amzn.to/3FctPrJ (paid link)
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