I was truly interested in the OP's original question. I'm just about to that position on my '62 build. I was hoping not to have to go prowl through hundreds of hoses at my local FLAPS. But it seems y'all would rather talk welding. Oh well, back to the drawing board. Sorry 2xtreme.

Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
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