Thanks everyone for input! I respect the opinions of those in these forums. Myself and my husband first thought "welder" stays... Truck as is. But since buying it people suggested to get rid if it... It is better without it. So we began to question our decision to keep it. Thanks to everyone that reassured us that keeping it is good. As I said I am new to this stuff,.. Husband not so much but we do have questions and will probably need advice as we start work on this truck. So will see everyone in other forums ! Thanks again ... I am so thrilled to have found this truck and lucky it's in the shape it is... I know it's not a million dollar truck or that rare but it suits us just right...never thought I would find a truck in the woods and actually have the owner sell it!