Now that I have everything off the frame,
I decided to beef it up by completing the welds.




This is the Vette frame up-side down. 






The factory only spot welded the frame.






Here is a full weld pass down one of the frame rails






Here is the 454 short block bolted to the frame.






To strengthen the frame, I fabricated gussets.





Gussets ready to be welded to the frame.





A-arm bracket is welded, and gusset is welded on the other side.





Finished welding this gusset in place. 
Not too bad for an old stick welder!





This is the welded gusset on the other a-arm.





A few more welds, the frame is almost ready for the suspension.





I had gusseted the differential mount, but later discovered that the body will not clear those gussets.  I cut the gussets off with a torch, but in doing so, I slightly damaged the frame.  In order to repair the damage, I had to fabricate a couple of plates to weld in place.


After cutting off gussets at differential mount





Damage done by torch





Plate held in place with C-Clamp




All finished





Welds completed at front shock mount




Gussets complete at A-Arm mounts





Welds complete on driver's side frame rail




I boxed in the front part of the frame to add strength where the sway bars will connect. 





















Frame going back under Vette body dolly