Making a bucket body wider

 In this entry I'll cover the second modification to the original body.  The first was cutting off the 1923 style fire wall but that operation's simplicity render it's inclusion unnecessary. 


 I started by marking the rear section where I intended to cut.  It could have been a straight cut from top to bottom, but by using a "keyed" cut helps keep the body in line when rejoined, and also makes the joint longer and hence stronger when rejoined.



The cuts were made outside whenever possible to avoid contaminating the garage

The two halves were then screwed down keeping them square using the center line painted on the table earlier


Aluminum covered foil was then taped in place over the gaps to support the new glass being placed to fill the openings.

While making this modification I also chose to increase the area along the bodies bottom creating and additional floor 

Well that covers making it 6" wider, the next entry will cover making it taller :)










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