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Old 03-14-2020, 05:48 PM   #114 (permalink)
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OTOH, those 2x4 stud walls are overengineered for the gross dimensions. A stressed skin monocoque with round-cornered rectangular opening would be some fraction of the weight.

You are correct about the welding. Don't take it on the Interstate!
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