2017 F15A Starting over

[sth65pac]

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