Thread: Steer shaft routing through frame 1937 Buick

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Hoping for some advice for my first build (1937 Buick Roadmaster).
Will be using LT1 engine and tilt steering from a 95 Buick Roadmaster.
The engine outline is taped on the firewall of the '37 and the original steer column lines up with the right side of the outline.
I'm using a RetroRack rack and pinion and the current connecting design I'm considering requires a steer shaft to pass from top to bottom through the rectangular section of the frame.
This design requires two U-joints, but would require a hole to be drilled through the top and bottom of the rectangular frame. Could run pipe through the hole and weld at top and bottom for strength. See pictures.
1) Has anyone seen this approach before?
2) Does anyone see problems with this approach?
3) The other design I considered routes the lower section that's connected to the rack and pinion through a hole in bottom of the frame and then out at and angle out a hole in the side of the frame. Three U-joints would then route the steer shaft pieces around the outside of the frame to reconnect with the steer column.
4) This is my first build and I welcome other design options.
Thanks