It hasn't really cooled down, but I got out there and did a lot today anyway.
| (No closeup pic, this is too blurry) I had been dreading removing this cage nut to remove the broken body mount bolt. Now that it's done, I don't know why I was so worried about it, two small spot welds hold the cage on, removed them and started drilling out the bolt until I could remove what was left with a centerpunch. Total time: 20 minutes. |
| I set the pan in place and used spraypaint to note where the edges of the braces were. Then I could drill holes for spotwelds. I had help in the garage today so he was able to get some action shots. |
| This is one of the seat-mount holes. The brace has an attached nut, so I'm drilling this oversize to make sure it all lines up. |
| Pan in place, holes for spotwelds are complete. |
| Michael was kind enough to remove the rear bumper for me. We haven't removed the brackets yet though. |
| This is what I've got to deal with in the back where the bumper was. More cleaning. |
| I've started spotwelds on the outside edge. |
| which has become spotwelds all around. I've done some welding from the bottom, but not as much as I want to. |
Welding this pan in isn't done, but I've had enough for the day. More next weekend, hopefully. I still need to get some seam sealer.