Thanks guys. I have to say I would not have known where to start if it weren't for all the great advice I get here on this sight.
I did weld for a living period of time in my younger days, of course I was much better then but that is what they make grinders for.
Waldo53... I used duplicolor dark shadow grey rattle can with several coats of etching primer under. I figure if I prep well and lay on several coatsof color and several coats of clear I should get a finish to suit an ocasional driver.
Mummdogg... your right the metal work was daunting. I found it similar to doing tile work. 90 percent planning and measuring(bracing)and 10 percent fitting and tacking. Then welding the seams was a timeconsuming but easy task.
