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posted on November 12th, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Where to cut - windscreen repair
I've got to repair the base of the windscreen on my '54 Oval. I've sourced a new section, which despite the surface rust, scrubs up quite well.
The only real defect is the previous repair in this photo, which I will patch properly.
I had intended to take the whole section out to the drip rail - but I reckon that may prove nigh on impossible.
Any suggestions on the best place to cut and weld. Welding will be done by a mate with a very nice TIG. I've done heaps in the past with oxy but
clearly, I need to minimise distortion here.
I was thinking the outer of these two lines, as it has a bit of a curve there and may warp less. The inner line though may be easier to get a dolly
to the back of. Guys?
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posted on November 12th, 2007 at 04:32 PM
yes cut where you have indicated
its easier than trying to straighten and align the drip rail
