My uncle from Lakeville just passed.
I know a little about the Berkshire corner (at least from Sharon hospital to Lime Rock)
So what type of welding?
Pipelines aren't a big thing up here.
Structural steel is a thing, as is fleet service.
Consider that utility bodies are made for straight rail trucks (Cab & Chassis) which have an entirely different spacing, spring width, gearing choices, 3 1/2" x 12 1/4" drums, etc...
It's definitely wise of you to be figuring out exactly what you
need before committing to a dead end path.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.