The original reinforcing used a thinner material (which at about .080-.090 inch thick just seemed to be a little bit too light). I used .125 inch thick material and extended the edge out to where the bend line transition is.
I want to add a large weld along this area so as the beef it up a lot more than the original which again seemed to be a little flimsy here.
..no worries about inadequate penetration with the MIG here.
