66C10 Floor Patch Panel

[Mikecc6]

I need some help. I have searched many threads and can't find the answer.

I am fixing some rust issues on the drivers side floor pan. I have removed the crusty floor piece and cut the patch panel to fit. My question is, what do you do at the pinch weld where the floor meets the firewall?

Do you overlap the patch panel over the pinch weld joint and weld?

Do you bend the front of the patch to meet the upper piece and spot weld like original?(I have no idea how to bend the panel to fit)

Or do you cut the patch panel off flush with the firewall piece and weld the joint.

Or ???????

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am stuck.
Thanks