Many thanks to All --- After talking to a local builder/welder who has done a lot of rear end swaps over the years, I went ahead and mig welded the suckers. Thorough pre-heat, lots of peening and about two hours worth of diminishing heat. There are new pix on my Flickr Album at the link below...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tango88/sets/72157626526227672/


1946 1.5-Ton Chevy Shorty Bus
In the Stovebolt Gallery
Tango's 1946 Chevy "Skoolie" Project
All my best --- Tango