floor pan section removal?

[Dobby84]

Can someone answer this for me?
The section of floor pan that the front of the driver seat attaches to has rusted a fair amount due to years of soaked carpets.

Can it be removed easily?

I want to replace with new metal but not sure if this supports the floor pan at all and if I should brace the area before cutting it out?

Cheers

[Error404]

I guess you mean the cross member that the front seat mount is fixed to?
Are you sure its that rotten it needs cutting out?

[Dobby84]

Thats the one.
Some of the holes have rusted out. A welder friend of mine is going to see if he can repair it on the car before I do anything.
Installing a fixed bucket seat so having to make up brakets for this anyway.

[Error404]

Should be an easy job to replace that panel. Drill out the spot welds et voila