reducing width of inner ribs on panel

[chris mc bride]

Ive been looking at idea of reducing the width of the body ribs in rear of my 69 panel. Seems these could be lot narrower and still do same job. Plus would make the custom touches I have planned for inside easier to workout.
Wondering if anyone has done this or if anyone has reason this would cause a problem with structual integrity. I plan to cut them down and weld new strip back. This should make the almost as strong.

[vectorit]

I have never seen this done, but post a pic or two on what you are talking about.

[chris mc bride]

If you look thru some of the panel pics and ones looking thru rear doors you will see the ribs that surport sides. They are freaking huge width wise. my plan is to cut them down to abot half that. Pics are almost impossible at moment since panle is stored across town till I get carport enclosed on sides and rear.