[viper29]

In the process of removing those !*@#&$ rivets from the right side . I think I may have bent the bottom plate JJJJJJJJust a little bit! Does anyone how to straighten without bracking?

 

[loboslanding]

Very common problem. If it's an end-to-end bow put one short socket in the middle on the bowed side and then one on each end on the opposite side and then squeeze the whole thing in a vise until it's straight.

If you bent the flange inward then install your riveting bucking wedges and turn down on the nut until the flange is straight.

 

[gunut]

I did the same thing at the NOVA build 2 years ago.Take Lobos advise,It worked for me.My build turned out excellent so don't give up.gunut