Thread: 1970 L-78 Nova Restoration; Saga of The Green Bastard
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Old 01-27-2022, 01:49 AM
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Default 1970 L-78 Nova Restoration; Saga of The Green Bastard
Lower half of replacement piece. I made a clamshell die to replicate spot weld dimples along the lower body flange. I then drilled holes in between the dimples for plug welding

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All tacked in place

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Underside also shows holes for plug welding to the internal reinforcement bracket

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Lots of careful grinding now required

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