Thanks to all who responded to my earlier post. There were some great ideas, we have a lot of talent on this list. I think I will weld the 4" angles into box columns since they are already almost at the proper lengths. They will be spaced at 8' intervals around the perimeter. The longer 3" angles I will weld back to back and use this "T" as the perimeter. This will double up the perimeter bands both in horizontal thickness as well as double the vertical component of the angle. Oak planking it is, bolted to the angles. More 3" angle welded into a "T" will form a center span with one column in the center thwart ships to the planking for added support. I think I will try to use a carbon arc rod to burn the bolt holes and see if that saves some drilling. Thanks again, Bill Huff ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Autos. Everything you need to know about buying or selling a car. FREE Quotes, 360° Tours, Research, Blue Book, Compare Vehicles, Buy Used http://us.click.yahoo.com/kEZsdA/bwnGAA/YiGOAA/8LmulB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/