K member notching question

I notched my k-frame . I did not cut all the way through . I cut 1/2 way fore and aft and enough width for oil pan clearance . I boxed in the cut with 11 guage steel and tig welded it in . Then powder coated it silver . I did it so that it isn't necessary to raise the engine to remove the oil pan . It's awesome and as strong as a bastard .