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Old 07-03-2018, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cliffrod View Post
Thanks for these pics, Dane. They're very helpful.

Something I don't understand yet because ive never done it. when cuts are made, like the original outer skin around the trunk opening that was moved and then reattached. When the original pieces are butt welded back into place, how is compensation made for the kerf of the cut to keep things in alignment? Did you add an extra strip of metal, then trim it to size?
I’m sorry, I possibly didn’t mention that the original openings were cut out and discarded and new pieces were fabricated with the extra length necessary.

There were rust issues on the top edge and the shape actually changed because of the window being “laid down”
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