Hot Rods 1930 Model A front crossmember..OK to use?

After a week or so pulling things off the car I finally started mocking up new parts to it yesterday. Hung the springs/axle/spindles to see how they look (waiting on backing plates/hubs which are en route from a fellow HAMBer)...

My question relates to the original front crossmember. Is there any reason NOT to use it? I am putting a 55 322 nailhead into the car and wanted to check from those that have already trodden this path as to whether there is something I need to be aware of.

I will of course be welding the existing one it, removing the bolts etc but that aside, OK to use?

Paul

 

as long as its not rusted out...use it

 

Yes weld it and box the frame it will be fine

 

Thanks guys, appreciated. Will certainly be be boxing frames, likely with the dimpled plates from Wolfes...

http://www.wolfesmetalfabrication.com/ModelADimpledboxingplates.html

Paul

 

Just bought a set of boxing plates from wolfs, fit great no issues will buy from again great to deal with ,always made my own but not no more ! good luck with your project