trouble welding in patch panel

[56hotrodred]

Well I was feeling brave and decided to try and weld in a patch panel over the old fuel fill opening hole in the cab. I cut a piece with a similar curve from one of the old cab corners. I am not totally new to welding but these body panels are tricky.

To make a long story short I almost had it completely welded in an looking pretty good when I started burning holes. I kept at it and now almost have all the holes filled and then had to stop for a breather and Sunday dinner.

I am not sure what happened maybe I ground down some areas too thin but am now a little scared to get back at it. The remaining holes are pretty small but there are a few of them.

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated as there is no turning back now.

56hotrodred (Barry)