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Cleaned it up to see how bad it was. Sounded thin about 2/3's the way down on the inside as I tapped on it. Also notice I removed the upper track bar mount.
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I found a piece of 13ga and bent up the new replacement section.
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I don't have a Mig, but do have a 185amp Tig/Arc welder. Just takes a bit longer thats all. That is my helper today Chloe Jo "CJ" setting the amps for me.
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Notched out the frame for the replacement, and removed last years stash of acorns!!!
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Ta Da!
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Moving rearward, the gas tank cross member has holes rusted through.
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Notched out the bad, and took some measurements.
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I picked up this 12" hand shear a couple years ago figuring I would have a use for it someday. Well..............
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Mark out some lines on a piece of 16 GA.
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The El'ceapo brake
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Fits pretty good for the first go at it.
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Weld, ground down and relocated and drill holes.
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