front subframe strength and stiffen part 1

I attached the front subframe and tightened it down and it wasn't that stiff.  I don't want to count on the transmount and the bell housing to stop the engine from moving, and I want the steering rack mounts to be very stiff.  Also, 4 very large bolts held in the subframe in the mustang.
Top of the image shows the area to be worked on.  The hole is the attachment point.  You can see the spring perch near the hole

Decided to add a 3/16 doubler.  Since things were a little curved in the subframe I bent the double both ways with the press.  Shot things with a little weld through primer.  I also cut out the extra spring perch which will be in the way later.

BTW weld through primer really is weld through primer when the voltage is cranked up for thicker material.  No stubbing this time.  Zap:

 I filled in the hole in the frame, which is exactly where I want the tube to go.  I am waiting to weld it so that I can tilt it a little if I have to.  I also started trimming a piece of PVC as a template for the tubing.

Also, I was really close to running out of .030 wire.  11 lbs should hold me for a while.  Order from Amazon, comes from Grainger.  Payed less than on Grainger's site.