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 The rod was then test-fit...  The rod was then test-fit to ensure proper design flow and placement prior to any welding starting.  To restyle the upper and lower...  To restyle the upper and lower grille corners, a small section of steel was TIG-welded in place to act as a base. This will be contoured later.  With everything clamped securely...  With everything clamped securely in place, the rod was MIG-tacked to the nose for review. The rod was then TIG-welded to complete.  A grinder topped with a 40-grit...  A grinder topped with a 40-grit disc smoothed out all of the welds with a graceful left to right sweeping motion.  Team member John Cintula used...  Team member John Cintula used firwood to create a buck for the bottom of the nose. A sanding block topped with 40-grit was used to finalize the form.  To knock down any remaining...  To knock down any remaining burrs, the area was then finessed with a combination flat and half-round file ‘til smooth.  The buck was then mocked in...  The buck was then mocked in place to illustrate the design flow of the nose to the bottom section. Note the buck is 1-inch longer in back to allow for any adjustment.  For additional internal support...  For additional internal support a combination of 1/2-inch steel rod and 1/2-inch square tubing was TIG-welded in place.  A cardboard template, approximately...  A cardboard template, approximately 2 inches larger than the buck, was then traced onto 18-gauge steel.
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