New cutter is an ESAB powercut 650. Will cut up to 5/8" so body metal should be easy. Was looking at Lincoln to match my welders, but the ESAB is a way better value for the money.
Once I get the floor cut out I plan to use a spare hood I have to make patch panels. I need to replace both under foot panels. Rear of wagon floor is great shape. Looks like there is plenty of material in the hood before where the damage is to make both floor panels. Bought a partial sheet of 18 gauge sheet from a local fab shop to make patches for the rear wheel wells.
Now I just have to wait impatiently for it to get here and test it out. Have a Hypertherm plasma cutter at work, but hard to haul a wagon body in to work discreetly. It may have been cheaper to buy a bigger lunchbox! :lol: