Update:
Despite this being a weekend job, my double, triple, quadruple checking combined with being intimidated has stretched this out a bit.
At some point I chose to start learning from mistakes again and dove in to get the front suspension set up.
I boxed up the crossmember and trimmed the boxing plate so it could be moved forward and box around the c notch completely. I didn't like how it looks partially boxed, and the boxing plate ending halfway doesn't add as a much strength in my mind.
I got the wrong crossmember from Don at Flatout, but he and I found a solution that was the most cost-effective and would save us time... I find a 96 suspension setup instead of the 86, and he's going to send me a rear kit and shave a few bucks off, so.......
We are going full 96 Vette! I got a front and rear setup for $650, and I need to sell the 86 front now.
Frame is boxed, notched for the steering rack, and crossmember is tacked in.
Taking one last look to make sure the wheel is where I want it before the crossmember is burned in.
This photo reminds me that it will eventually look like a truck again!
