Thank you guys for all the replies. I have built race cars since I was a kid, I have an engineering background, and started welding when I was 12. . My 1st totaled rebuild was a 1970 MC in 1972 I was 17 at the time. Turned out great, really enjoyed that car (several trophies from the local strip). Update: I'm building a rotisserie before I seperate the body & frame. I hope to have it finished in a week or so. I bought the tires I want for the rear, Michelin 315/35/20, a little over 12" wide tires. My plan is to take the frame, have it blasted, then build a jig for all the mounting points. At that time, I will cut off the rear section, fabricate the tubs, then a new rear frame section, with a 4 link suspension and coil over springs. I haven't decided on the rear, either a 12 bolt or a 9" Ford. Using a 9" Ford would allow me to pickup a pumpkins from the NASCAR guys for a few hundred $$. Then I'll go to work on the front suspension. I'm watching Copart for the donor Escalade, but if anyone knows about a totaled 2006 or up Escalade for sale, drop me a line. My email is pecarman@yahoo.com I'll take some photos and post them when I get a chance. I hope to have a clean, sleek, sleeper when I finish. Also I could figure how to reply to each response, any help would be appreciated. Thanks