ANOTHER update! i got through a serious step today. having never welded sheetmetal,i have been worried about doing this for months! well it is done now! i think it turned out pretty well for an ameture. i got it on the lift and primered the underside and letting it dry tonight. tomorrow i am going to spray some expandable foam. i'll sand it down and smooth it out,paint,undercoat,and put the trans. in for good friday i hope. again,let me know what you think. after having work done at some "experienced" shops,i don't think they would take the time to do any better.