I thoroughly inspected my frame today. It seems that the only rust "eaten" spot on the frame luckily is my front crossmember. As I started to chip away the epoxy I noticed a small indention in the metal. After a few blows with a hammer to check the integrity of the area , I made a nice gaping hole in the weak area. What I plan to do is cut a rectangle piece out of the bottom of the crossmember out between the two holes on each side of the bottom plate, treat the rust with acid , cover the entire section in and out with Truck bedliner spray (rhino liner) ((now availiable in a spray can.. perfect for the job )) and weld a new piece of 16 guage steel plate to the cut out area. My question to the group is ... I am a little worried about using my air cut-off wheel tool and mig in this area since the fuel tank is right behind this member. Sparks will be a flyin. I think it will be fine to do since there is a barrier of the back of the member between where im cutting and the fuel tank. But I just wanted a second opinion before I start cutting. I Don't really feel like blowing up this weekend (laugh) . Any comments would be appreciated. -Paul #16811