WHY did I braze it, I asking myself that right now.

The mounts and re-enforcing around the new hole were MIG welded. I think at the time I brazzed the old gear stick hole over coz it seemed easier. I looks neat and you would be hard pressed to tell now it's painted.

I can understand why the engineer wants a second opinion regarding the welding certification. Wont have any problems there.

The carpets comming out Sat, will cut out the section in question with the plasma and MIG weld a new one in.