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id suggest double checking the hydrogen content of your filler metal, you want H4 or less. also fast short welds. get a good bead ( which by your photos your all on top of) longer welds will over heat the steel and mess up the temper, I know I'm likely preaching to the choir but that steel is...

I just want to see it done and rolled on a a scale:D I'm curious how much that much 1/4 steel weighs:D

your welcome. TIG is slower as a rule than MIG.. there used to be a Miller Ecno-tig machine that wasn't too tough on the wallet and would generate enough heat to weld 1/2 plate well enough. Chem sharpeners work best imo for the tungsten carbide lead. but others swear by manually sharpening...

fantastic build. I would NOT put the 2x3 tubing around the back just yet. but thats me. I think once your 100% on the welds on the outside and bead tacked on the inside you should have more than enough structure even in the case of a rollover for the cab to support the entire weight of the frame...