From the photos you can see that welding the flap onto the shaft is a one-way street. If for any reason you or someone else has to remove it, there will be bad words bouncing off the walls of the shop. The factory apparently had anticipated a repair and used screws or rivets.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.