Yesterday was a good day, but little to show for the work involved.
I was able to cut off the old motor mounts. Man what a pain. Who ever put them in there did a great job! The welds were very solid! It took two trips to the local hardware store, three sawzall blades and some parts for the new 30 gallon compressor to get them off. I've never used the cutoff tool for so long before, have to remember to get some good ear plugs to avoid perminent hearing damage. Its funny because the way the mounts were welded consisted of three welds per bracket to the frame, some in places you couldn't get to without working backwards cutting apart the brackets. So 3 hours and 30 dollars later here is my end results. The passenger side frame member got a slice in it, but that'll be a great spot to practice welding with the new mig welder, when it arrives next week. I did get the hang of grinding the old welds off as well. Note to self, shorts, tee shirt and birkenstocks not conssidered safety clothing! Ouch! Here are some photos, plus one of Pretzel and the new girl looking goofy together!