Big day today! I started welding!
The new rocker weld flange is part of the rocker now and the door jamb repair is welded in.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9tv2dx9EDKg.jpg
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9tvA5x9EDKg.jpg
The jamb patch as welded. This is ugly but there is enough weld there to grind it down for a smooth transition.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9t3g5x9EDKg.jpg
After some clean up with a cut off wheel.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9t38jx9EDKg.jpg
A little work with a sanding disc and this will be ready to prime.
I also got the new J channel fit in and trimmed.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9tvoFx9EDKg.jpg
I drilled the rest of the rivet holes in the side wall and finished cleaning that up. A heavy coat of rust converter and some primer and this will be ready to go together.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9t3rNx9EDKg.jpg
I got the top of the center brace cleaned up and the whole thing buried in rust converter.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9t3N5x9EDKg.jpg
I will have to install the floor one more time to mark the edges of the floor braces so I can drill plug welding holes.
I will trim off the excess tunnel material tomorrow and get that and the foot well cleaned up for welding. The seat riser is ready to go so getting the tunnel and foot well ready is the last step for prep.
https://media.fotki.com/2v2H9tv18x9EDKg.jpg
This should come together pretty quickly once the new J channel is installed.
Thanks for all of the help guys!
Mark