Thank you guys for the feedback.

Sixpackgut: you're right, it was hard to start cutting the car. What I did first was remove the engine, transmision, rear end, gages etc. things you can remove with tools. Tried to fool myself by thinking that everything could be bolted back. Then I went to the airport to pick up my parts, after that I finally made the decision to make the first cut,the front right compact so there was no turning back. Now that I started building the car back I'm really happy thinking it's going to be a better race car.

Mr.P body: you're right, cromoly tubbing is lighter but you need to stress relieve the welds and there is no oven big enough in Peru, that I know of, to do that. Also i'm using square tubbing frame because it is more generic and easier to build.

The car was a 2650 and I'm shooting for a 2200 finish without my 220 pounds.

About the 8 3/4, she stays. With the 35 axles, spool and the light weight of the car, she will be ok.