although I really appreciate those who have chimed in so far.......with as many members as we have here on fabo I am sure that there is a pretty good amount of members who have done these repairs before and have something to add to this thread rather it be info or pictures.
like I said....I know how to weld and do body work and all that but I am still no expert and I like learning as much as I can and seeing all the ways other people have gone about doing the same or similar repairs .....you can never learn to much.