1968 Dart 2dr post RESTO (father/son)

My V8 K-member, before I started on it. Boy, the welds are ugly. It has a few dings on the bottom, but nothing bad. The pivot holes look ok, so far, and I don't see any real damage or cracks.
Method of attack:
-clean/degrease/wire wheel
-spend extra time on the seams and inside the K degreasing so it doesn't melt out and ruin my welds.
-weld every seam and and attaching point completely
-try to figure out where to add gussets around the box
-find some washers and reinforce the lca mounting points
-make a skid plate
-reinforce where the sway bar bolts up

I am also thinking of some type of removable heat shield for the idler arm, and even making holes/tubes for the tranny lines to run through. Feeling creative today, other than the consumables doing this is FREE! lol