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Message: [QUOTE="JoeDaddy, post: 835414, member: 41"] Welding is next. I won't say what I use or recommend as most disagree with what I use and have for the last 15 years. This thread is about performing the chop not my opinions on welding. It will take you several attempts to match the surfaces perfectly. Don't give up and start welding until it's right. This one took me 4 attempts. [Img]https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p173x172/998108_549564935134189_78190207_n.jpg[/img] Weld. [Img]https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/p173x172/574566_549565288467487_2008155705_n.jpg[/img] Next up is the drive shaft. You're going to need a cutting wheel for this and a very steady hand. What you want to do is cut the original weld to but not into the cap. It takes experience to get a feel for when your deep enough. Then tap on the end to release the cap. [Img]https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p173x172/602866_549565638467452_1506218062_n.jpg[/img] Then cut 16 and 1/8" off and reweld. You can use a long flat piece of straight cardboard to make a square circle. [Img]https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/p173x172/487978_549566148467401_395845698_n.jpg[/img] The fuel tank is pretty straight forward. You'll need the SWB tank but you'll need to relocate the front strap. I bowed the fuel lines up and around to take up the slack. Some with the wiring and brake line. [Img]https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p173x172/1459970_549566648467351_1898479062_n.jpg[/img] Dont forget to reweld the E-brake flange. You'll need to shorten the cable from the cab. [Img]https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p173x172/1422563_549566355134047_401343333_n.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]