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The support on the pick up is great just needs nyloc nut from the hardware store and safety wire on the 4 pump bolts. The tack weld is better than nothing. Pressed in pick ups can fall off at high RPM , you look threaded .
I am surprised that got through the pick up screen. Might want to look that over real well.
I would get a new heavy duty pump drive the old one has taken a few hits and it will be cheap compared to doing this again.
When you get past this Garth is right about the chassis brace kit. Best up grade I ever made, you can feel the added rigidity in the seat of your pants. Only question is , does the rear tub still fit? Mine was long gone when I got the car. All the vendors sell a version. Got mine from Precision , try to buy stuff from all the major shops.
If you need to arc weld on the car , please protect all the electronics!!!!