Projects 1938 caddy full mod

So I have to take 3" out of frame should I a try and just cut it off the front tip and move all the body mounts back 3 " or cut frame and weld back together?

If I cut frame is there any input on how to keep it strong after the fact I trust my welding but extra reinforcement couldn't hurt !
I've seen guys cut a zig zag they say it's stronger then a line.

Any input
I'm a bit away from this point but I like to do my homework

 

Have you thought about front X member off 73 and later Chevy pickup.
The crossmember unbolt and they are 5 on 5 bolt pattern disc brakes and you could use the whole brake assembly master cylinder and proportional valve.
You will have to check the width to see if it will work. I have been following the build from down under. 39 Cad 60/S have been my all time favorite car. I can't remember how much room the x member takes up under the car and how much room for the transmission will be left if you slide the vowel mounts back and shorten the front. A shortened frame is not that hard to do if properly welded and reinforced.
Think twice before you cut. Hope this have been helpful . Frank

 

I'll look into it what type of susp do they us ? I'm wanting to keep coils up front to make air ride easy install!

 

There is a lot of aftermarket parts for those front ends, brakes, rotors, air ride, dropped spindles etc.

 

10-4 thanks I'll check it out