I get what your saying.....plus a roll bar makes floor pans and interior more complicated.....and also takes away from how it looks....but I know the chassis/rear rails need support.I really like the build and the car. I like your vision so I am not sure I really want to give any advice. However...…. just me. I would find another way to support the rear rails than a roll bar. Not saying it will not work, I am just thinking of the finished car and how "I" not you, would want it to come out. And I don't see a roll bar in my wishes for that car. But it's not mine, its yours. Keep up the good work. Love the car.
I will look at that.....bring the 2x4 forward and build a box perhaps?Could you run the rear rails forward to connect with the cross-member?
I see that now, carry on!!!This is an original frame....called a “Top Hat”......what you see is a top/ears with a bottom cap running the length of the rails, so there is no “ open “ side to box......I completely encased the rails for attaching weld points.....now just need to reinforce where narrowed rear rails attach.