| Old frame on old body. This frame will
be cut off and be installed on the front of the new body.
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Old frame cut and ready to be removed.
Forklifts are great for holding things.
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Old frame fit onto new body. Frame did
not fit correctly and required cutting to fit properly.
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Chip Thomas is a master at cutting and welding. Here he
trims up the new body to fit the frame.
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Chip lets me cut an easy one.
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The moment of truth. Fitting the old front
panel onto the frame on the new body. This is a temporary
fit. The panel and frame must be painted.
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Side view of front panel
(temporary fit).
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Remove front panel and
weld frame in place. Sides of bottom frame are missing.
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Weld sides to
frame. This shows the left side.
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Step into front seat needs filler metal.
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Fitting metal filler piece
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Metal filler welded in place
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