I think the thread makes sense in terms of how bad the quality was for a shop that should do better.
But it doesn't mean someone couldn't do a good job on them at their home, even if they're not an expert welder. I think especially back in the day, more often then not people did this in their garage or driveway without the perches falling off some time later, and without ever seeing any effect of a warped housing.
It's not that hard if you have the right settings and prep. That makes what this shop put out there even more egregious.
Thank you... that is exactly the point I was trying to make
The local shop will be doing it tomorrow. As someone already mentioned, welding and painting are best left to others. Definitely in my case.
Incidentally, I asked Cass (Dr. Diff) about this mess and he said, "I would break the other spring perch off and weld new ones on. You won't warp the tubes".
I figure he knows what he's talking about
