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]](https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/uploads/usergals/2013/08/full-1147-12185-dscf1547.jpg)
As you can see the deck is bolted to the side frames, rather than welded and has reinforcing for the engine attachment bolts.