Sound deadening, Carpet, and floor pan repair questions

Here are some update photos with the first section in. Seam sealer between the old and new panel, screwed in, then spot welded at each hole created by the screw, and then the seams are being welded. It’ll be solid. All of this will get painted, then have 80mil Kilmat applied over it and the underside will be painted too.
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