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1958 Chevy Truck - Righteous Rear Framerails

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According to the level, the... 
   
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According to the level, the to-be-welded subframe had horizontal lines and was ready to be joined with the existing frame ends.
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Satisfied the subframe was... 
   
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Satisfied the subframe was in position for welding, Kevin ground off the temporary brace.
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After tack welding the old... 
   
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After tack welding the old 'rails to the new, KA Custom made a cardboard template for the splints that will help join the two metal surfaces.
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Kevin cut out the two metal... 
   
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Kevin cut out the two metal splints with the plasma cutter.
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Smoothing out the splints'... 
   
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Smoothing out the splints' edges ensued.
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As you can see from the three... 
   
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As you can see from the three holes in the existing frame, KA Custom planned to Rosetta weld the splint plates in place before laying down the tack and bead welds. Kevin clamped the plates in preparation for firing up the welder.
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Rosetta and tack welds went... 
   
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Rosetta and tack welds went down with precision.
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Every so often allowing the... 
   
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Every so often allowing the metal to cool,...
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...Kevin laid on some artful... 
   
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...Kevin laid on some artful bead welds.

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