Wow, after looking at your pics, I'd personally get new ones. But I can understand about having more time than money. I butt-welded small patch panels in my running boards and they look pretty good. I messed up- welded too fast and the boards twisted a little, but I think they'll be fine when I bolt them down to the brackets. I had to use a small amount of filler (all metal) to fill in some deep pits, grinder marks, etc. The other day I put 3 heavy coats of K38 on them to fill in small pits, imperfections, etc. All I have to do is sand that down and paint them with the ceramic chassis paint I just got from eastwood.
