Frame Repairs: Stage 1...cutting, grinding, bashing...

So this is the frame from the Camo Rig, as I'm using all the running gear (motor, tranny, drivetrain, frame, etc) and just putting a new body on top of that.

However, since the body's off, why not beef up the frame a little, right?

Here's a few pics of some of the cleanup...tomorrow I hopefully start welding in new 3/16" plate to make it good and strong again.

PS: I learned that when welding new pieces into a frame, one must use diagonal lines for structural integrity...glad I found that out the day I started cutting into it!!!