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Old 01-01-2018, 11:11 AM   #41
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The bent radius rods probably resulted from allowing a '32 to roll back off a trailer after the ramps have been removed. The bend is about at the balance point of the car. Do not ask me how I know this.

P. S. they can be straightened, but it takes some effort and a torch.
I agree! The way they are bent it had to have dropped or bounced off of a trailer...Ramps were probably to steep. My father possibly did this himself, haha.
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Old 01-17-2018, 12:27 PM   #42
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Done! We had a little press in the warehouse @ work...
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Looking good! Thanks for the photos.
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Great repair and pictures Ian!
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Old 01-17-2018, 01:28 PM   #45
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Nice job, that's all it needed, carefully applied pressure in the right place whilst correctly supported.

Well done.

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Old 01-18-2018, 01:19 PM   #46
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Thanks guys. Took about 1/2 hour to make the jig and about 1/4 hours to press them...
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Old 01-18-2018, 02:48 PM   #47
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Nice job!
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Old 01-18-2018, 07:17 PM   #48
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That's the hot smokin tip for those old rods. Came out just like you wanted.
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