front halving...need help and ideas

[black2002ls]

ok, here goes. if you have read my introduction thread, you know this already, but for those who dont, here we go. My project vehicle is a little out of the ordinary for a g-machine. an 89 s-10. i am wanting to rework both the front and the rear suspension. step one i need to get a welder...any suggestions... would like to keep it in the 400-500 range....im going to box the frame. out back i plan to fab up an IRS setup. not sure which unit i will go with, just depends on what i can find at the time. for the front end, i am thinking that my best bet is a front half. here is my logic. I am going with a Gen III v-8. this will allow me to get the engine to sit lower in the chassis, and give me more room for accessories and all that. also, i am planning on reworking the front suspension no matter what, and i think by starting with a fresh clean slate, i will have better luck. Someone on another board mentioned working it all around a corvette tubular k memeber. does anyone have any insight into this? any and all help will be appreciated. thank you