G'day Sbtragic
Many thanks for the update!
I feel this topic will be helpful to 45 owners - in identifying good restoration
practices. I feel you have made good information-based choices here.
The frame will have a much-extended life by intervention now!.
The 'gusset method treatment' is a most sensible repair method,
because it is a repair done in situ; without losing cross-frame alignment.
Many thanks to Mr Jones for his practical solution here.
p.s. This does not mean alignment should not be checked!
Forgive me, but the 'gusset method treatment' is very close to
the 'cranial screw-top method' used by Steve Martin in ... a movie.
I hate myself for this analogy, but I am of two minds:-
Just Google 'Cranial screw-top method' for my thinking here.
Please keep us informed Sbtragic.
Your topic is most relevant to ageing Scott Bonnar Model 45s
Cheers
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Jack
p.s. Whatever you do, do not powder coat without experienced paint re-coaters advice.
