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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
'94 Lowe 1440M Build
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<blockquote data-quote="dearl" data-source="post: 427766" data-attributes="member: 1760"><p>Depends on the deck load and what you intend on using for your cross members. I use 1.5 x 1.5x .125 6062 aluminum tubing for a lot of structural bracing, just because its sturdy and easy to weld, but you can use rivets. If I had access to a welder or had someone that could do it I would weld it to the side walls. If welding is not an option, you could rivet tabs to the side walls for your bracing supports. If you use vertical bracing on the bulkhead of the forward deck, you will probably be ok, but id check to see if you had any sag with someone up there before I installed the decks. No more than your talking I don't think you would need any more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dearl, post: 427766, member: 1760"] Depends on the deck load and what you intend on using for your cross members. I use 1.5 x 1.5x .125 6062 aluminum tubing for a lot of structural bracing, just because its sturdy and easy to weld, but you can use rivets. If I had access to a welder or had someone that could do it I would weld it to the side walls. If welding is not an option, you could rivet tabs to the side walls for your bracing supports. If you use vertical bracing on the bulkhead of the forward deck, you will probably be ok, but id check to see if you had any sag with someone up there before I installed the decks. No more than your talking I don't think you would need any more. [/QUOTE]
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