Replacing Trunk Pan
Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 8:24 am
I just purchased a salvaged 2001 Prelude and am very excited. The only apparent (serious) damage appears to be that the trunk pan is crumpled somewhat and needs to be repaired. Right off the bat, I'm having trouble finding a trunk pan, and so I have a few questions for the forum that I would be most grateful to have answered:
1.) How do most people repair re-end hits on the prelude? I see that you can buy the whole OEM rear floor from Honda for about $700, but I'm not sure I need all this. Do most people just abandon the car after a relatively minor hit, or it it reasonably repaired?
2.) Where can you get the parts? I would be happy with an aftermarker trunk pan. My labor is "free" and so I don't mind working out minor discrepancies.
3.) Any suggestions on the process of making this repair?
In advance, I would be very grateful for any advice / help on this. The car is in great shape but only had a slight tap on the back. Seems like the "hitter" went under the car and AFAIK only the trunk pan is rumpled. A lot about this car looks good!
Many thanks,
David.
1.) How do most people repair re-end hits on the prelude? I see that you can buy the whole OEM rear floor from Honda for about $700, but I'm not sure I need all this. Do most people just abandon the car after a relatively minor hit, or it it reasonably repaired?
2.) Where can you get the parts? I would be happy with an aftermarker trunk pan. My labor is "free" and so I don't mind working out minor discrepancies.
3.) Any suggestions on the process of making this repair?
In advance, I would be very grateful for any advice / help on this. The car is in great shape but only had a slight tap on the back. Seems like the "hitter" went under the car and AFAIK only the trunk pan is rumpled. A lot about this car looks good!
Many thanks,
David.