is probably repairable. i once had a side cover repaired on my 350 harley/ benelli by a local hot rodder with a heliarc. after welding the parts back together he hit it with a grinder and buffer and it was impossible to see the repair from the outside.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.