Brian, EXCELLENT answer, I was just trying to get the discussion off of "shadow boxing" toward a real answer. I have actually been a "welders helper" in quite a few industrial applications (mostly gas welding though), but I never could afford a real welder and did not get actual experience. I am toying with buying a welder now in my later years since I do have a 220 VAC outlet in my garage now. What amperage would I need (FMX too) for the 1/8" weld or for that matter the 3/16" bracket for a power brake bracket? My last attempts used a 50 amp toy and that clearly was not enough to weld on a Model-A frame, certainly not 3/16" plate. I guess FMX has seen your pictures of the PU you are building and there sure is plenty of welding there!

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder