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1958 Chevy Truck - Righteous Rear Framerails

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These marks will serve as... 
   
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These marks will serve as reference points when he welds in the new rear framerails. In the back part of the frame, they show where the new bumper mount holes will need to be drilled in the new 'rails.
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In front of the step, KA Custom... 
   
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In front of the step, KA Custom scribed where the metal needs to be cut off into both sides of each 'rail.
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Do you see the Sharpie reference... 
   
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Do you see the Sharpie reference marks on the shop floor? Remember, those were made with the plumb bob to indicate where to cut off the old 'rails and weld in the new ones.
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Before whacking off the back... 
   
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Before whacking off the back frame portion, Kevin removed an almost new brake line, which will be re-used.
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Based on the measurements... 
   
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Based on the measurements KA Custom made, Kevin drew a diagram showing where to drill the bumper mount holes in the new 'rails. The drawing shows the location of each hole in inches from behind the step.
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Since he measured many times,... 
   
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Since he measured many times, Kevin wielded the plasma cutter with confidence and re-moved the rusty old 'rails most rapidly.
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Using a straight edge assured... 
   
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Using a straight edge assured as-the-crow-flies cuts.
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We guess crows never fly in... 
   
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We guess crows never fly in circles.
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Somebody yell timber.

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