Hi BB, whilst trawling around the SB threads, I found this pic of the construction of the underside of an early (solid engine deck) Model 45.
Photo courtesy of one of our forum members Deviosi [Linked Image]

As you can see the deck is bolted to the side frames, rather than welded and has reinforcing for the engine attachment bolts.

Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member.
Kindest Regards, Darryl

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What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Bonnar_Bloke	07/08/13 07:01 AM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	grumpy	07/08/13 03:37 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	07/08/13 04:56 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Bonnar_Bloke	07/08/13 05:58 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	07/08/13 06:29 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	grumpy	07/08/13 06:36 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Bonnar_Bloke	09/08/13 06:18 AM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Bonnar_Bloke	09/08/13 06:22 AM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	09/08/13 03:53 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Bonnar_Bloke	10/08/13 06:35 AM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	10/08/13 05:52 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	12/08/13 06:33 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	grumpy	12/08/13 08:38 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	12/08/13 11:07 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	grumpy	12/08/13 11:13 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	12/08/13 11:28 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	grumpy	12/08/13 11:34 PM
Re: What Method is best for badly Cracked Rails on 45	Deejay	13/08/13 12:58 AM

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