Pickups & Welds & Theft Prevention

[DORKIEST@domain.elided]

1)  There has been a IH pickup in the paper here for about 4 weeks, $750, way
too much, It went down to $500.  I had to see it, after all the talk about
pickups.  Its a 1955, I-6 step side, to rough for me for another project, the
owner was willing to take $400.  (El Paso)  still looking for a 800 half cab
2)  With the money I'm saving from buying another IH, I'm planning on a Warn
xd9000i,  I would also like to put it as close to the front as possible,  If
i cut/alter the front brace and reposition another behind the radiator, what
kind of welding should be used.  Can i use a stick welder(6013-7018) or
should not do this unless i mig weld the frame
3)  My theft prevention measures are as following:  The steering column key
doesn't work; remote key by hood latch; Park lock doesn't work, only starts
in neutral; hinden push button that has to be push when turn key; gas shut
off; U-lock around steering wheel and front roll cage.   This is because
70-80 vehicle are stole every week, mostly f@#ds & C%^vys.
I could make things easier by getting a new shift cable.

Thanks
Scott Ray
'76 Scout,345,727, D300,D44 4.27 Detroit f/r, 33"x12.5