Phil it sounds like the one I bought in Illinois, it looked like s--t and was a tall order to finish. If you like send it out to me, we have already done what
it sounds like you need to do, so we're experienced choppers.
We all ready have the saws-all, hammer and chisel, welder, and a pallet board of bondo, and all metal, that should do it. Hurry though.... I can hear the rust from here....
oh... nice catch.