so i learned to weld a couple days ago, and here is what i have been up to since...
i welded the inner circles and my friend helped me with the outer edge of the front part of the frame:
these are are the first welds (not counting practice) i have ever done...
my friend did the outside of the plates
in the rear i put plates inside the frame because it is not boxed. although im not sure if they are really going to do much, oh well.
i did all the welds here, since im such a beginner welder they dont look pretty, but i am sure they will be strong enough.
the strap on the frame is to make sure it is the right width when i weld on crossmembers.
my next order of business is to pick up some steel tomorrow for crossmembers. 2X4 for a bumper and 3X3 for crossmembers. if all goes well i will have pics of crossmembers up tomorrow night!