Thread: Cross member from 95 Roadmaster in 1937

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Originally Posted by Mutt's37Buick

I'm trying to keep the original 37 cross member in place for rigidity and to support the radiator.
Thanks

I understand. Build the bridge, then cut out the part of the '37 frame that interferes with the '95 box. Everything stays aligned. No problem.
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I apologize if these seem like simple questions, but this is the first project car I've built:
1) I assume I will set up the front suspensionwith the engine and frontmetal removed.
If so, then how to you take into account the weight removed weight when setting up the height of the front cross member in the frame?
2) I have been told it is preferred to remove the body to weld in the rear suspension in the frame. Similarly, how do you take into account the weight of the body when setting the height of the rear suspension?
3) Do you set up the front suspension, or rear, first or do you set up them together?
Thanks
Mutt