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MP&C · 02-09-2013, 10:22 AM

Started the prep for shaving fender number two.....

Then the top of the seam was trimmed....

When trimming along through the center, I noticed a weak spot on the back side....

This is where some dirt had been trapped behind the bolting plate on top of the flange, and looks like it wouldn't have been long in coming through paint. To be able to trim the pitted area out, the lower section was trimmed with about 3/16 extra... see the scribe mark...

Planished flat..

Clamped over fender and scribed....

Trimmed for tight fit. Note that butt weld clamps are used to hold for fitment only, joint will be butted tight when welding...

until next time....

02-09-2013, 10:22 AM	#15
MP&C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,651	Re: 55 Wagon Progress Started the prep for shaving fender number two..... Then the top of the seam was trimmed.... When trimming along through the center, I noticed a weak spot on the back side.... This is where some dirt had been trapped behind the bolting plate on top of the flange, and looks like it wouldn't have been long in coming through paint. To be able to trim the pitted area out, the lower section was trimmed with about 3/16 extra... see the scribe mark... Planished flat.. Clamped over fender and scribed.... Trimmed for tight fit. Note that butt weld clamps are used to hold for fitment only, joint will be butted tight when welding... until next time.... __________________ Robert