I see that Brad's photo has a brace going back to the splash apron. Maybe there was a bracket underneath there to support it rather than just bolting to the thin sheet metal apron. That would at least help maintain it in a vertical position.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
