Prepping factory k-member for race duty

Fully seam welded it. It's at 28.7lbs, still need to sandblast the inside and weld the top back on. Really was hoping to get it down to 25lbs. Contemplating a chemical helper..

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Nice job, I'm spending today getting my welder set up in my garage instead of out in the barn, to drafty to Tig weld and too dark as well.