I am thinking weld it open.
Just for grins and giggles, i think ill ask my machinest buddy if he could make a weight that would surfice first.
I'll let him replace all the studs then either fix or weld the darn thing. Hummm? wonder if he can weld it open and affix the weight back on for looks? huuuuummmmmmm?
thanks guys

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