The frame is 1/8" thick, 6" C-channel laid over top of each other. The little pc. that I welded up as a test (pic up a few posts) is exactly what I will be welding. I had no control over the v, it had to do with the bend in the c channel. Two local guys who have built a few hotrods were over last night and were actually pretty impressed with the test on the frame rails I did. I am going to weld the rail front and back, then box the back, and put fish plates on front and back. I think part of the problem I was having is I was cleaning the metal up with a knotted wire wheel. Last night I actually used a stone and it seemed to weld easier. Maybe the wheel wasn't cleaning it up well enough?

I was originally going to tack everything together with my dads wire feed mig and have someone finish it up, but I would really like to do this myself. I am willing to spend the time learning and practicing until I feel I can tackle this safely.

CHAZ