This filler piece was then welded into place:
The main section of the new footwell was then cut in the middle and re-shaped to match the side panel, and then "spot-welded" into place.
The modified footwell was then "spot-welded" to the bulkhead.
Finally another section was cut from some scrap sheet metal to strengthen and fill the middle section, and welded into place. The cutout for the brake pedal was enlarged to match the old panel and holes were drilled for the accelerator pedal and steering column supports.
The next job on the list was to do exactly the same to the passenger side footwell. Here's what it originally looked like:
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