Okie dokie, got the lowers put in. I wanted to do the uppers as well, but failed to note that I do not have a 1/2" drill bit at home, nor a 1/2" drill to put it in. So I couldn't drill the holes for the upper. Uhhh...duh.
So here's the latest photo, my welds are getting better, though you couldn't tell from this photo!
I have a good excuses for their appearance though:
1. The floor is a bit buckled from beating the hell out of the wheel well to make sure my 285's will fit. Tough to weld an uneven surface for me.
2. There was a considerable amount of pitting in the area that didn't need a patch but make the weld sputter like a pig.
3. I suck at welding! I'm a painter for god's sake!!!! I am getting better though and am enjoying the learning process, just need a few more customer vehicles to refine the process
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4. HEY, the welds are solid so just back off!
BTW, I know it's been mentioned before, use weld through primer. Our shop uses U-Pol #2, good stuff, I highly recommend it.
I've ordered new emergency brake cables, spring isolators and the brake lines (stainless). Watch for later installs on this stuff.
Next things will be the upper battle box, seam sealing, cleaning up the interior for paint and coating the undercarriage (POR 15).