I would also go the welding route. Make another "box" squared off on the inside, re install the correct springs, and it should be good to go.
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Daniel G.
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(May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller.
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