Prepping for Floor Replacement in the Volvo 122

In this episode of Long Automotive we take a deep dive into the state of the metal work underneath and inside of our 5 cylinder 122. I've decided that having the transmission out for inspection is a perfect time to address the remaining rust in the chassis, cleaning and stripping is the first step.

[SimpsonsClassics]

I feel your pain with that stuff! Looking forward to seeing more.

[johnmcraven]

It's those rubber floor mats Volvo used back then, with some fibery sound deadening stuff underneath. Water will find a way under the mats, and then it stays there. If they used carpet, it would have a chance to dry out at some point.

[og-iwni]

Great vid Kyle !!. I love your wagon and look forward to seeing any work, detail or process highlighting it. Also, nice intro music 👌🏻🎶

[EdwardThomas-mnvd]

The reason why the floor rots is because of a design fault. It orignates from the chassis members, look under the hood. Where it slopes down under the bulkhead.

[EdwardThomas-mnvd]

Front foot wells rot ....see my comments re chassis members under the hood. That's why the floors rot.!!!!

[franswijnands]

dry ice will remove the tar mats in no time

[EdwardThomas-mnvd]

Dirt and debris collect, stay wet and eventually rot the floor.

[EdwardThomas-mnvd]

I might add, it's the only design fault on the whole car !!!!