The Car Carrier had to pick up a vehicle I had sold. Opportunity of an afternoon off from work.... so make hay while the sun shines. Four rivets were holding me back. A new drill bit and some steady pressure made quick work.
As you can see its a waaaaay bit bent. The two re-enforcing plates are also bent
so four more rivets and I'll get them out and press them straight I guess.
Hardest was the spring bracket ones as I couldnt get the drill 100% straight. By the look of the rivet holes it was the same in 1942.
I really didnt think that there was that much distortion in the section until I laid it next to the new one.. almost 2".
The new piece is about 1/2" wider so I can trim it to the correct width after confirming my measurements.
I'll mark up all of the holes and use a drill press to set them straight. Oh and I will note ALLLLLL the measurements and make a proper drawing for the future.
Cheers,
Ia