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Old 08-17-2017, 04:20 PM   #205 (permalink)
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The box frame is now screwed and glued:





I changed the profile taper slightly, to match the plan taper:



Hatch opening clearance:



The carrier platform is pretty stout, and the box will be bolted to it at four points 14" square. But, if it torques at all it should be pretty easy to add some bracing to the bumper cover or license plate attachment holes.
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