Front frame rails connected and narrowing the 8.8 rear axle

So in this video the Ratstock Ratrod Buildoff Buick Electra 225 chassis gets a little closer. We tried several methods to connect the frame rails together and finally made some pieces I approved. The rear axle was cut, removing 2 7/8 " from the drivers side. We will grab a right side axle shaft to put on that side.

[@paulbeckwith5981]

The last inserted piece of video was your best yet

[@VinoRatRodbuilds]

Some good progress. 👍

[@GarageNixons]

Thanks 👍

[@stevea6722]

Like the helpers FFA T-shirt!

[@JustinPaul1st]

making good progress but one concern is the engine mounting is dead on the joint of the frame...something to look into...and lets try and maintain some P.P.E we cant be cutting grinding and the like and compromising safety

[@GarageNixons]

i think the motor mount straddling the frame joint works to add strength. I spent some time in front of the mirror about that PPE. I will de better.

[@kevinellam6710]

THANK"$ FOR SHOW"N !!! ... .. . 😂 BROTH"R 😮🤩🐎🤠 🤪

[@user-iw5ce9px3f]

You should have at least three grinders, one with a wire wheel, one with grinding disc and one with a cutting wheel.....saves a lot of time rather than keep changing out to what you need...

[@peterroper7471]

Making progress, are you going to tie it all together with a roll cage?

[@GarageNixons]

not planning a roll cage

[@SmittyInVegas]

What body were those headers originally for? thank you. Happy Father’s Day. Smitty.

[@GarageNixons]

CORVETTE SIDEPIPE HEADERS

[@betobaguilar1253]

Hey how about telling the young man to put on safety glasses.

[@GarageNixons]

I spent some time in front of the mirror about that PPE. I will de better.

[@chuckster6513]

What on earth is the orange shirt guy trying to accomplish ? Or does he get paid by how many disc he can go through ?

[@daleolson3506]

The music junked another video 👎👎👎👎👎💩💩💩😬