On this chilly December day we removed the cross pieces of steel from the ends of the car and welded the other side of the joints, that is, the side toward the car. The ends of the steel have been beveled in preparation for the welding.
Mike, on the left, has agreed to help us with the welding, thanks to Lenny and Sarah for being in touch with him. He is a professional welder, and here he and Tom are getting started.
Mike works quickly and does an excellent job. He did all of the joints of the steel cross pieces at both ends of the car.
I got to bat clean-up, grinding the welds smooth so the steel would fit snugly against the framing. Thanks to Tom for taking this photo.
After the welding was completed the steel was raised up and slid into place under the overhang.
Meanwhile, Craig was working on the letterboards. He had to replace part of the board on the end of the car because it was badly deteriorated. Note how the end and side boards are dovetailed.
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