The side brace started as a ¾" x ¾" tube. The ends are cut and shaped to fit the surfaces. The rear has a ¼" -20 nut welded and fastened from inside the cab. The front has a ¼" -20 bolt welded and fastened to the rad shell.

This latch assembly started from a 3/8" x 5/8 x 3" piece and a ¼"x 5/8 x3" piece. Several cuts were made the width of the finger latch. The cut pieces were removed and hand filed for a tight fit.

The two pieces are then clamped together and welded. They are then ground and polished on the belt sander to fit inside the ¾" tube, The fit is very loose. This was an easier way of making a rectangular hole.

The finger latch piece is then installed after a set screw is placed on the side . This is in place for height adjustment and to hold the finger.

Holes were drilled at both ends and tapped at ¼-20. Rods were used to join the two together and are adjustable. A rod was used on the back latch running into the cab. That end has a 1" ball threaded onto the shaft. The other end has a spring fastened to the front bolt, keeping tension on the latch.