[mick53]

Originally Posted by dsraven

there is also the theory that making a new frame and cross members from rectanguar tubing could be easier than boxing the original frame around cross members etc. to do it properly you would really need to remove the cross members so you would end up with a couple of rails and cross members sitting on the shop floor. if not then you end up with spaces where the cross members are now. like mentioned earlier those spaces mean weak spots where flex can happen.
talk to a frame shop and get some possible answers.

Thank you.