Will do Mr Squid, never too late to gain some info. I was spoiled in the past living in Southern California, where there are many high end shops and I would just write a check! There are very few shops here in Columbus Ohio and the few we have are mostly just retails stores....but I am determined! Yes, a little welding on my Kulana frameset should fill the tab holes etc. I want it as smooth and simple as possible. I'm removing the front brake bosses, chain guard tabs, cable tabs etc. I only run a rear brake on the cruiser and my single speed (don't shame me!!!!) LOL