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You don't need to, one option is to cut the old one out leaving 1-2" perimeter and weld, glue or rivet the new one to it.
"How to go about drilling the spot welds" a spot weld drill bit, there are a few different types and depending on how you plan to replace what your taking out will determine the best one to use.
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.