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Old 03-13-2011, 09:06 AM
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Default Tank skin pillowing
After a search on tank pillowing I have seen some different ideas on getting the leading edge skins/tank skins to match. One thread recomended using shims, another "filing and sanding the skin" . Has anyone just added more #8 screws at the joint plate with good success.
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Old 03-13-2011, 10:26 AM
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Jim,

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Jim,

Thank's for the PM and picture.
I was just looking at this issue 15 minutes ago...

any help?
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