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Old 07-12-2016, 09:44 AM   #1
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Re: Dash cracking

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Thanks guys, I guess I knew I was going to have to get it welded just need to figure out how I am going to reinforce it so it doesn't happen again. Welding will sometimes weaken the surrounding area on metal that thin.
I was in the middle of replying about that...before applying heat to that area, double check to see what was causing the stress in the particular area to relieve it. I would be concerned is that it might rear its ugly head again, but in a different spot.
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