Ok well the HF spot weld drill worked fantastic, except only for one hole before it broke up. But the concept is great, thanks for the education.  I ended up just drilling them out, hammered the tabs straight, and cleaned with a light grinder treatment. We now have a Metal Supermarket and they have a bending press that goes up to 16ga IIRC. I'll see about making a bigger battery tray in 3 pieces the bottom and sides, a back piece to hit the tabs and a front to retain the battery. Looks like a Group 34 might do, gotta make sure it doesnt come too far forward. Not sure if gonna weld the new tray back in (dont have a spot welder just a stick welder) or maybe short SS bolts or some kind or low profile type of machine screw.
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Model 100 Dec 2020 - Running condition, has snow plow!
Model 123 Nov 2020 Hydro needs much work, or resto, building front end loader for this one
Model 100 Feb 2019 apart for total frame-off / sandblast etc resto
Model 70 Sep 2020 needs total resto and an engine, or for parts
Model 70/100 Mar 2021 buried in rust, frozen engine, got free for parts.
two spare hydro rears
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