Blown shocks

I've had her almost a month and improved a lot so far. But she had a persistent nagging banging noise when I went over bumps. Had my broher in law bounce in the back seat while I looked around. The rear shocks are completely ripped from the mounts. In fact, some time in the past a reckless driver tore a chunk of the body out with the shocks and never repaired it! I have a good friend, neighbor, elder of the church, co-counselor at bible camp, most interesting man in the world. I called him up. He can weld it if I find an arc welder. Another church buddy says we can use his at his sign shop! Brothers taking care of brothers. Guess I'll learn about welding tomorrow!