 The boxing plates were welded...  The boxing plates were welded inside the existing frame ends. |  Before welding the new 'rails...  Before welding the new 'rails to the old, Kevin made some measurements and confirmed the rails were level with the carpenter's level, or in this case, the pro vintage custom truck builder's level. |  After tack welding the new...  After tack welding the new framerails to the existing frame, Rob welded a reinforcement bar on the front and measured the width to fit the crossmember. |
 To step the TCI front crossmember...  To step the TCI front crossmember 1 inch, KA Custom drew the cut line on the crossmember ends. |  Kevin and the plasma cutter...  Kevin and the plasma cutter made quick work of the 1-inch step on both sides,... |  ...after which he cut fill...  ...after which he cut fill pieces. |
 Using the die grinder,......  Using the die grinder,... |  ...he smoothed the step fill...  ...he smoothed the step fill pieces and the stepped crossmember ends. |  After welding in the fill...  After welding in the fill pieces and allowing the crossmember ends to cool,... |