As usual, progress has been slow but in the right direction. I got the alternative piece welded in. It went pretty well, but did end up with a slight distortion. I decided to have a go at panelling it out and was very successful to a point. Once I had satisfied myself that it was out of my pay grade I put two small cuts and welded the gaps and it pulled up just right. In the meantime, I have dropped my cell phone which did damage to my camera and it wont focus right, so not too many pic's until I find a new phone replacement. However, I am back on the road again and heading in the right direction...
A lot of extra work but looks like you have done a good job in keeping the shape whilst welding so much better than starting again
Thanks Jeff and Dan, well I am getting there but get the feeling I am destine to doing things the hard way while Murphy's law continues to apply. Thank God for some good luck along the way...
It sure has been nice to receive some hand om shoulder moral support during this project. Thanks again.