Well, I think I've run out of patience now. Still haven't completed the wiring to hook up the welder. Old guy needs to install sub-panel, but circuits have to be transfered, washing mashine moved, etc., etc.
Decided I was going to put this car back on the road in March, so I started putting in the new trunk pan sections and frame braces.
Using sheet metal screws for the pan pieces. Got the new brackets held on with nice new bolts and rubber cushions. Think I'll cut the center section out of my old parts car trunk floor and re-use the section with the old gas tank brackets. If the welder isn't happening within a few weeks, it's going to be a combination of sheet metal screws, rivets and glue.

Anybody used the glue before for metal work? I read an article on it a while back, sounded interesting.

 

The epoxy made for sheet metal is good stuff if metal is"like new clean"
It is used to replace door skins all the time.

 

How many amps do You need for the welder? I assume it's 220V. Put a dryer pigtail on it and plug it in there

 

Already discussed that with him. He's an electrician and says it has to be done right....and since he's a generation older than me, there's no arguing with him !!

 

Thanks Patrick, I'll keep that in mind.