reinforced k frame - is it worth it

While my engine was out I switched from a /6 K member to a V8 version. I had the new member sand blasted and that revealed the poor factory weld jobs. We didn't add any extra gussets but all of the factory welding was gone over and completed or improved upon. Here's a few areas where we weren't impressed...
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