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Old 11-06-2020, 07:18 PM   #7
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Bishop Tardel roadster body issue

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench View Post
It seems like Tardel modified the sub rails by cutting the opening wider and welding in vertical steel strips to give the sub rails their strength back. I don't remember how he rebuilt the rear mount but it's in the book. There were a number of mods including one for the rumble seat riser to get clearance for the frame and rear cross member.

A lot of the Brookville stuff is made to fit their frames.
Correct. The rear sub rails need to be cut around the rear cross member.

Pete, don't beat anything out. It will look like sh*t. It will eventually fit, you just need to figure out what it's hanging up on.
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