Chassis is Back in the Driveway

 A successful trip to pick up the chassis...frame is now aligned and checked to specifications. The build can continue..cost $399 with taxes....gas-about $50....hold down straps-$20 (not happy with them-I am going to return them-they didn't work that well) there will be somekind of trade in kind for use of the trailer...future consideration....time spent : about 6 hours total-dedicated travel...trailer pick up and check out..loading and unloading the chassis...connecting and unhooking the trailer 3 times...etc etc...It was a very interesting experience towing the trailer...got into some tight spots parking wise...the trailer was wider than my truck so lots of attention had to be paid to clearance when driving down busy roads etc...

Frame Straightened-$350

The good news is my frame has been fully checked out and straightened. As I suspected the only area needing straightening was the front left hand side..about 3/4"...it will be interesting to see how the rack and pinion steering fits now there is no twist in the frame...cost is going to be around $350...about what I expected...the body shop indicated the frame was in good shape-better than average from what they have seen...encouraging...now I need to head back down and pick it up and return the trailer...