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C-1, no 10' available so seam is placed where the cut-out for steering tunnel will be.
Back it up with a temporary piece and screw together so it does not move, no need to glue since this section will be cut out.

I used the top of a wood-working bench as the base in which to build/assemble the chassis on, and used lengths of 2x4 lumber
to space the chassis off from the workbench surface . Be sure that you have a good flat surface to build off from, as this may
introduce a 'twist' to the chassis.

When I build stuff I try to take all of my measurements off from a single datum line (or in this case 2 perpendicular lines) in a single direction,
I find that errors can creep in taking measurements from multiple points/directions. Keep all of your measurements coming off from this common
point so as not to compound slight discrepancies.

I used 3/4" plywood on most of the construction because is much more stable than 1/2" and remains flatter, making it
easier to work with. Later on in the project I learned that this decision has some ramifications to it, firstly it does throw off
the measurements of a number of pieces and you have to adjust accordingly. Secondly in addition to my decision to use
3/8" bolts instead of 1/4", 2x2 angle iron is needed instead of 1-1/2"x1-1/2".

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