“Why does it look so easy when you read it in the magazine, but when you go to install it is more difficult?”


Almost everything gets cut off at some point. But you must brace things up before you start hacking at your frame. I used some relatively thick angle iron bars to hold the top and bottom of the frame rails and to keep them from twisting and moving when cutting out the cross members, two temporary crossbars up front and one towards the rear just for safe measure. Also, welding extra crossbars around the frame will help prevent the twisting and flexing that welding can cause if the frame doesn’t hold anything together. Remember, welding causes the metal to expand and … Continue reading “Why does it look so easy when you read it in the magazine, but when you go to install it is more difficult?”

St. Paul Rod & Custom


          I want to give a HUGE Thank you to the guys out at St. Paul Rod and Custom for giving me a place to store my car during this build and the knowledge and tools to even be able to complete this project. If you are in the Midwest area and are looking for a custom hot rod shop this is your place.  They do chassis work, body work, electrical, Turn-Key cars, and of course custom fabrication. For Information call John Coates @ 636.253.6162 Tim Buescher @ 314.707.4524 Continue reading St. Paul Rod & Custom