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    I actully will be adding gussets, just want to get it togther and squared up first. never have seen it done, but it won't hurt anything having them
    You don't know what you've got til it's gone

    Matt's 1951 Chevy Fleetline- Driver

    1967 Ford Falcon- Sold

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    Matt167, I did the same thing to my frame. Gussetts are needed to give the extra strength you will need in the end of the build. I still need to add a couple more also.

    Looking good, keep up the good work and be safe.

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