Did the deed on an early import pickup and it wasn't to hard. Used lock selonids from a Caddy in the wrecking yard heavy duty ones with a strong pull. Welded up the hole and leaded over the repair. Still working 5 yrs later.
"If it ain't Steel it ain't Real" "Earth the insane aslyum for the rest of the Universe" 41 1/2-ton, a work in progress 68 Shortbed stepside 327/325hp/700R4