WICruiser: Thanks! Achipmunk: Sorry for the teeth gritting! I am glad that a smile came around, too! Kevin: Thank you for the pics! Those are exactly the same areas that don't fit on mine. Looks like I'm in for some slicing and dicing. I still wouldn't classify myself as a good welder, but I'll give it a go...!
It's funny to me. Looking back to a year ago when I started this phase of the project, I really had nothing to lose. I'm including a pic that was taken the day the truck was delivered to my house, back in 2007. When I started the sheet metal work last year, this is how the passenger side still looked. My progress blows my mind. Is it perfect? NO! Is it functional? I think so! Now that I'm closing in on completing the passenger side, I do have something to lose and that does play on my aggressiveness, but not my willingness to tackle a task. One of the lessons for me is that everything can be fixed. All you lose is time and a little money on the parts. So...onto cutting up that inner-to-outer cowl !
As always, comments and suggestions are welcome! I know people look at the posts, but most do not comment. That's ok, but it is encouraging to me to hear from you all. Differing opinions are ok and if offered with respect can lead to healthy discussion. I enjoy a good "point-counterpoint" discussion!"