skirt bolts on my later model are nuts n bolts so wasnt a problem , just replaced with nice stainless jobbies , im old , so when i tally it up is always correct weight
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the only 18 skirt i have didnt have studs , was bolted on so yes , they just were so old snapped with no pressure . kept the tabs and i will just get new nuts and bolts thread up so IF the blades try they cant touch .
try it in proper colours now you seem to be getting better at it , just go easy on the black paint sean , wire brush nuts n bolts , amazing the difference it makes or silver paint maybe .man you have come a long way good to see , as we said ages ago it gets easier
