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Old 05-06-2008, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Wabbiteer
I'd cap the box beam openings front and rear - zero reason to leave back bumper open for condensation via air exchange....

If it was a tube frame aircraft they would drill a relief hole somewhere in the frame before sealing it up, then put some oil inside and tack weld over the relief hole before rotating the frame to spread the oil throughout.

Todd, of course the extra 300 lbs is well worth it based on the quality of frame you will have in the end.

Steve
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