If you stick with the original frame (weld and all), be sure to reinforce the upper shock mounts.
It's a very common place for the 85-86 frames to crack, right behind the shock mount...if you look close there might already be a crack starting there.
The simple solution is to run a bar or tube between the two shock mounts so they won't bow inward under load.
A YFZ450 front clip is pretty involved, be sure that's what you want to do and that you have all the tools needed beforehand.