Thanks for all the tips everyone
It was an easy fit up for the most part, I just had to grind off a little in the top right corner to get it to recess all the way. But for some reason the roll pan came with a weird curve to it, (a little flare out at the bottom). Around the middle of the curve, it didn't fit up quite as good, and that's where there is about a quarter inch gap on both sides that runs about 3/4 of an inch vertically. (I don't know if that description makes much sense, but that's the best I can descibe it w/o taking pictures.)
I appreciate the advice on the use of gas when welding, but I'm on a harbor frieght budget. LOL. I have access to some heavy duty welding equipment at my work, and at my Union hall, but I wanted to tackle this project at home in my garage.
61 son of a gun, thanks man, you can't beat online adivce that tells me exactly what store to go to. (even if it is in the hood, haha). I'll go down there tomorrow and check it out. What part of Fresno are you from?
ChevyRestoGuy, thanks, I'll look into getting some panel clamps for future jobs
Doug19, I ordered mine through a company called Early Classic Restoration and Suspension
www.earlyclassic.com , they specialize in classic chevy trucks. They are based here in Fresno, but ship nationwide. I think I paid about $140 w/shipping, and it is a MAR-K.
I'm gonna go out in the garage here in a few and take another swing at it, I'll post pics on the progress.
Thanks again for all the help guys.
-Ray