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No. I didn't see the need to flatten the pan where the bulk head bolt down. I will just re drill the bolts between the ribs of the pan.

I am aiming to keep as much of the original paint and rust as possible. I do not want two huge weld seam on the sides of the bed. I can't keep the original paint or finish the weld that way. It would surely require bondo and new paint with that cut down method.