You can definitely look at the pics of my frame and see what Dave is saying about the DIYers installing these. Now, like I said earlier, I'm no pro fabricator, but I do the best job I can. On this front end install I want it to be the best it can be, and I'll be doing it. I know I can get a new cross member set in where it needs to be. My biggest concern is how much of the frame is still there? You can see where they hacked a huge portion of the frame out and never put anything back in there. In my mind now this area is weaker now than what it was initially. I'm going to have a 750lb 354 Hemi, a 46rh trans, and some day at least a 671 on top of it. I don't want to have any issues later.

With all this said, I did think about buying new rails or a complete frame. That sounds like a novel idea, but the money is tight, and that much money will go farther if I fix my frame. (But those new frames look so sweet. LOL) We're expecting another kiddo this summer, and I'm going to be trying to buy a house within the next 2 years. So my plan is to get the remaining old cars and trucks I have running and at least drivable before we get to the house point. This car will be seeing the main part of the project funds. My 72 chevy is really close, and my other truck, well it can wait. My Vette runs and drives, just needs some roll cage changes, and maybe new wheels. Anyhow, this car will need lots of money thrown into it and I'm just trying to make smart choices here. It seems a lot of places are making MII cross members, but most of them don't look like they are as nice as others. Thanks for the help and info guys. Keep it comin. LOL