Built an engine stand so I can run my engine once in a while during teardown.

Installing the boxing plates. I need to determine if I want to box the entire frame. More thought to be had...

I started by measuring the 19 3/4". I then clamped it in place and tig tac welded. I finished the top tig in spurts of 1-2 inch lengths alternating frame rails. I will leave the top showing the tig welding but smoothed out the bottom.

Crossmember installation started.

A few more pictures.

Putting the pieces together as it were but enough of the small talk because no one really cares...pictures time!

Boxed in the rear frame rails.

c'd the fame for upper a-arm Clarence.

here she is with some guts
boughts some qa1 coilovers because i wanted something slicker than the original springs
just need the figure how to mount...currently temp installed in stock shock low-cal

no matter where i positioned the engine while setting up where to weld the motor mounts, the stock oil pan fouled
enter the shinny canton oil pan that set me back 3 bills but was made for this setup. wow