The use of heat or the portapower all makes sense to me. My only question is with the portapower. The frame is bent outward, not downward. Can you still use a portapower for the direction I have to go? I was also thinking about cutting the piece off, then welding it back into the position it needs to be. Is this also an option?
Glenn, you mentioned (beer, tape measure, frame work...)I do in fact have a friend who drinks beer and works on frames! Must be a popular hobby!