Thanks shop shark,I've been thinking about whether the plate type adapter would be rigid enough.The mounting bolts of the front mount come down just behind the cross member and just above where the crossmember curls back and finishes off.I also thought about a heavy piece of angle welded across the frame but I'm not sure yet.I don't know that I want to remove the cross member from the gmc or from the chevy parts truck to solve this problem.because I may want to sell the chevy frame and or put the 228 back in the jimmie some day.never the less I see your point of the mount being nice and solid and level with rear mounts.thanks and I'll let you know how it works out.

bob black