[Roadkill58]

01-04-2012 No Turning Back

Grabbed my sawzall and cut the section of frame out on both sides.
Rolled the back section forward until it met the front section.
Everything matched up so I tacked it together.

Ground a groove on the joints and started welding about an inch at a time one side then the other. Ground my starts and stops before each weld.

I like to weld on the hot side so I get plenty of penetration. I welded on the inside of the frame as well and ground the weld flush.

Made some fish plates to weld on the inside of the frame. I don't think the welds would break, but fish plates make everyone feel better.