Whiplash,

Thanks for the comment. I have thought of making the patch out of thicker material (.1875) but I was afraid that would push the cover too far away from the bumper bracket causing some panel or seam misalignment. However, at your suggestion, I think if I just double the thickness of the sheet metal (.050-.060) it won't be too much of a problem. I also might try O/A for the final weld as I think I can control the heat better with that.

Rich,

My father in law had that plaque hanging on his garage wall and I aquired it after his death. Don't know for sure but I think he picked it up during summer recess when he was a janitor at Hillsdale H.S. in San Mateo, Ca. He had some good stories about what the kids left behind in their lockers after school let out.

Jack.