Welding In The Drivers Side Torque Box

After I purchased my 65 Fastback I discovered as you will see below that the drivers side torque box was in need of attention. I did the best I could to take pictures of this endevor. I did not do the welding my self as I am not qualified to weld something this intricate. The welding was done by Mark Ellis of Amherst NH, I asked everywhere I went for a welder and at 4 different repair shops they all recommended Mark. If you are in this area and would like his contact information please send me an email and I will forward his information to you.

	A picture before the start There was not much holding the front of the leaf spring.		A closer look at the trouble
	Before anything could happen, measurements were taken.		And more measurements.
	Then the cutting began.		Due to it's shape, it was easier to cut it out in several pieces.
	Most of the cutting was done with a sawsall.		The floor is out, now to the frame
	A view of the preperation so nothing would happen to the interior during cutting, sandblasting and welding.		I didn't realize how much of the floor in the back was the troque box.
	A view from underneath with the frame cut, this piece was reshaped so the new frame would slide over it about 3/4", it was drilled and plug welded also		Grinding done to the side to make sure the weld would be strong
	A view after grinding and then priming before welding.		The frame rail from the side before grinding and reshaping.
	Frame rail after welding, but no grinding done yet.		And from the other side.
	After welding, before grinding.		After grinding
	A small spot was found on the passenger side which was cut out and butt welded in.		After welding and grinding.
	Inside seam was sand blasted.		An then sealed.

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