67/68/69 cuda dilemma

Leaving it partially boxed is a great idea.......That is what I was planning. Cutting the loop right out didn't sit right with me.

It leaves room if you want to add an extra strap on top of the one that's there. This car will get upgraded subframe connectors from what's currently in there as well. Even if your floor is in, you can still carefully cut out the section of the floorpan where it overlaps the crossmember, modify the crossmember from inside the car, then weld the floor section back in. Carpet covers it up anyways.