Fatman Fabrications Front Chassis Clips - Packaging Solutions

A simple jig was constructed to ensure the lower suspension arm pivots didn't move once the center of the crossmember was cut away and then the new section replaced the old. This car is not lowered, so dropping the crossmember like this will not affect the scrubline or ground clearance. A magnetic level was used to ensure the steering rack mounts were level before welding them in place.

With everything tacked in place and all the chassis fabrication finished, the whole frontend would come apart for final welding, paint, and powdercoating.

The finished driver side inner fender, ready for paint after a little more grinding on the TIG welds. Note how a return lip has been added for strength around the new cutout.