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Old 01-13-21, 03:07 PM
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I’d ask in the frame builders sub-forum. I’m sure there are people over who can give a definitive answer.

My guess is the entire frame will need to be annealed; not sure if prior or post weld repair.

Then the whole frame needs to be taken back to T6.

How much movement, or if a fixture is needed, will have to be answered by someone who has experience doing this.

Of course the paint will be stripped off first.

Needless to say, you probably need to really really like the frame.

John

Edit added: You do need to make sure there is a crack in the weld and not just the paint.

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