Front Cross Member

I made some progress on the front cross member. First I cut the frame horns off leaving enough meat for the new pipe cross member. Then I tacked it in place and cut the frame in the shape of the pipe.

Then I welded the entire seem real hot to get good penetration, ground down the weld and prep’ed a piece to wrap around the cross member. Welded it all up and smoothed the welds. The inside portion will be TIG welded but I am waiting until I finish boxing the frame for that. Here is the somewhat finished look. (Try to ignore the shopping cart, it was my rolling stand today, saving my back.)