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theastronaut
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Re: 1963 VW Convertible Build
Pulled the beam out, cut it in half, cleaned the grease out in the parts washer, and started adding the adjusters.
The adjusters come as a 2" wide tube. I don't like having two welded joints, plus the tube they use is thinner than the original beam. So I cut the "cage" off and modify the beam itself.
The outer surface of the inner piece is rough so I smoothed it with a flap wheel. I also smoothed the inside of the tubes so the parts can rotate freely.
Everything assembled on the beam, ready for welding.
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