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When grinding the weld down, make sure you don't take too much off. Try to grind horizontally across the top and vertically on the sides, staying parallel to the frame the whole time. There's no need to grind the corner down, since that's where all the strength is. More than likely, you'll have to add more weld to the seams after it's all ground down the first time to build the corners up to where they need to be. Use a big file to dress the corners and take the sharp edge off after you're done.
1968 Ford F100 - The Bumpside Build-Off Part 1

 When grinding the weld down, make sure you don't take too much off. Try to grind horizontally across the top and vertically on the sides, staying parallel to the frame the whole time. There's no need to grind the corner down, since that's where all the strength is. More than likely, you'll have to add more weld to the seams after it's all ground down the first time to build the corners up to where they need to be. Use a big file to dress the corners and take the sharp edge off after you're done.  View Related Article

 

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