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Adding dog-ear reinforcement, Really going into details. |
michel richard |
Mar 12 2006, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,291 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Longueuil, Québec Member No.: 936 |
On my /6 project, I have decided not to add the tub reinforcements on the inside rear wheel well, for a variety of reasons. I did decide that I wanted the dog-ear reinforcement, also for a variety of reasons.
I am building the whole thing from scratch and I will post a detailed picture sequence in the hope that some will find it interesting. I first bought some cold-rolled flat stock, 1/4 inch by 1.5 inch. I will say that I did not try to calculate if this resulted in a tang of the right strength, but it's what I used. There's 8 tangs required, 6 the same and 2 a little longer. To make the tangs, I began by drilling a 3/8 inch hole: Attached image(s) |
Brad Roberts |
Mar 13 2006, 12:38 PM
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I have welded in 20+.. all the engines come out without issue. I do agree that removable is more better (easier to adjust valves) The issue is rust inside the ear. They are plenty strong up until a 12inch wide slick is used on a good ear (and a good driver) B |
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