How bad is this?

[thixon]

Working in restoration, I know that anything can be fixed. Its just a matter of time and money. The frame is sound everywhere but those back members. My plan was to cut the entire bottom flat out, and weld a new section in. That goes for the sides as well if they need it. I wasn't sure how big of a deal it was to reattach the spring mounts. I'm not the greatest welder, but I have friends who are good.

Spring hangers won't be a big deal. Just measure (which you know to do anyway).

[SafeAirOne]

Mark, I'm not trying to start any S%*t, so don't come looking for my or anything, but I have actaully replaced the frame on an 88, for just the cost of the frame. (I already had a set up bushings).

Nice!

Whenever I delve into something, it always ends up costing 50% more than I originally budget. It always seems to start with the words "As long as I'm in here I might as well..."

[gudjeon]

Sounds like a classical case of Ship Fitter's Disease.