In the hope that more info may make this a little easier to digest, see the 4 pictures of relevant "instrument panel" welding instructions from the '47-'54 truck Factory Assembly Manual (FAM).
These may help should you decide to go after removing it for further work.
Have a great evening!
Dan
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