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21-01-22, 06:36
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I curved a piece of 40x10 flat so I had a solid top to form the flange on with considerable bracing and welded it down to my bench. I will cut it off later of course.
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21-01-22, 06:40
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This is quite new ground for me as I am not used to doing this sort of work but it is interesting working out of your comfort zone.
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21-01-22, 06:47
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I am really happy so far as they are turning out good. The bottom flange will be another story as it is not parallel with the top one as it follows the contour of the back part of the floor and that is curved and it also has to clear the axle cover too. Might be a few fit/cut, fit/cut before they're done but that's just how it is. There is also a series of mounting blocks that are riveted to the underside of the top flange. At least I've already made them
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26-01-22, 03:17
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Progress and more progress hot and humid here but getting lots done.
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26-01-22, 03:23
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One good thing of doing two at once is the second one takes a fraction of time of the first. I give the designers credit for the time and effort they took to make this happen in 1936.
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26-01-22, 03:28
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I trial fitted it all together on the bench before installation which gave me a much better insight as to the whole construction system and also why they did what they did.
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26-01-22, 03:36
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The first fit in the tank was a 95% success and the other 5% was sorted out in place. Kleco clamps are up there with a necessity and everyone need some in their tool kit. I was able to drill the components together in place and have them held totally firm without any movement.
Anyway I will be able to drill the mounting holes and fix in place for good.
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