2ManyTrucks-
Yes, it looks like tiny tiny crystals. I put a magnet to it and there was nothing, so it's not ferrous. So welding looks out of the question for my skill set. As far as favorite wrecking yard, not many around the Dallas area with vehicles out vintage that don't charge their weight in gold! Thanks for the reply!
HRL-
Aluminum? seems like it. I stuck a magnet to it and nothing! I already have a line on a core for alot let than the latter of what you posted. It's gonna be this or convert to a Alt. Thanks for the reply!