[TLoz]

I went and cut the front off the 77 frame just forward of the steering gear box and started to compare/measure. From what I can tell, the only difference is the location and size of the rad support mount that's riveted on. It looks like it's riveted on the same as the 88 frame-at the front shackle, but it is wider with the hole at least 1 inch forward. Therefore I'm thinking about removing the rivets and bolting in place instead of attempting to locate and weld the frame horns on-I can do that in front of the mounts. If that works, welding the front bumper mounts will be a piece of cake. If changing out the rad support mount brackets doesn't work, I can cut the frame just in front of the shackle mounts and weld the two together.

Thoughts? Think it will work? Anybody done this? Many thanks, Tom