So I started to make up a plate for the x frame. Since I would like to restore this truck back to stock eventually I might try to find a stock part for it in the future. This one will hopefully work for now, still needs a little work. The factory welds are absolutely terrible. I guess when we do put the truck back to stock to duplicate the factory welds I'll drink a fifth of whiskey and get the arc welder out after not using it for 20 years and maybe close one eye and I should get pretty close to the factory look. Found a picture of the truck sitting in the barn about 30 years ago.