It is decided...the kickstand mounting tube stays. It'd be a hassle to remove, plus if it's good enough for the Pastor I figure it's good enough for me!

As an aside, below is the finished '72 SS frame I assembled for my lanky son-in-law. It's kind of a conglomerate of parts, but it fits him perfectly and works well. I left the kickstand on because I don't care about the weight of his bike!