Update:
Tacked in the front x-member a week or so ago. Not sure why I didn't get an update in then. Life interrupted I suppose.
Then I was able to get crackin on the rear x-member which also provides the support structure for the watts link.
Began by using the axle centerline marks that I'd put on the fenders prior to removal of the OE rear suspension to provide a datum to measure from:
Then measured back from that datum point 5-3/8" to the spot that will be the front of the rear x-member. Then used the back edge of the x-member to mark my rear-most cut line.
Hmm, don't have a photo of the hole. I do enjoy cutting big holes in the car for some reason....not sure why.
Anyway, here are some photos of the rear x-member just clamped in place. I have a couple of questions that I hope Mark, James, Matt or Katz can answer and one for Alan as well. But first, the pics:
So, the questions:
Mark, James, Matt or Katz:
Will the trunk floor be welded to that x-member where it makes contact? Or will I cut it further back and join it to the fill panel once its trimmed to fit?