Re: Keegan's 55 Clipper Deluxe
Posted by Keegan Chaput On 2010/1/31 13:15:42
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BH wrote:...Yet, the rust in the braces that run across the floor, form rocker to rocker, is not uncommon. I have seen straight lengths of hat sections in autobody supply stores that look awfully similar. Nothing complicated, but might save a lot of time in trying to form it from scratch. You would just have to cut that oval hole, akin to a relief notch, to make the rolling 90-degree change at the ends to meet the inner rocker panel.
BH - I'll have to investigate the availability of those pre-formed braces. There's a couple restoration shops in the area that I can ask. Thanks for the idea.
You are correct that the seat brace runs fore and aft, supported by three rocker-to-rocker braces.
I'm thinking that I can use some 1/2 inch square tubing and sheet metal to form the damaged section of the floor brace. I'll post my work later in the week as it comes together.
139 days left until my self-imposed deadline to have the car drivable again.
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