rust repair - glue?

[wayne g]

I have to put some new floor pans in my van.

I was thinking of getting this welded then started thinking about using a high strength adhesive.

Has anyone used adhesives and if so which type and pros - cons

Is it legal??

cheers wayne

[stickthis]

I many panel shops when replacing a rear 1/4 panel these days use glue. But. There is no way I would use it on the floor. Your floor is a major strength part of the car. I cant see how any glues can be as strong as welding.

[wbute]

I would think welding would be safer? A guide post or something similar would make short work of glue if it came through the floor.

[Sandgirl]

Glued in floor pans won't pass licensing.

[wayne g]

Glues are used these days to restick new roof's on vehicles - this joint to A/B/C pillar is structural as well.

Thus I would have thought they would be ok for a floor pan - as the glue will be applied to a great area than just the weld. Thus less stress on the material.

Still never mind we'll weld them