The notch in the forward canopy skin needs to be lengthened to allow the canopy to slip from the outside of the skin forward of the notch to inside of the skin behind the notch. I’ll probably have to lengthen the slot further, but I don’t want to overdo it. Most builders cut some or all of the ear away anyway.
I also marked the apex of the joggle which will define the bottom edge of the side of the canopy.
I then drilled and riveted together the forward end of the side channels and forward weldment. Afterward, I tapered the channel a bit to provide a smoother curve onto the forward weldment.
Here’s a shot from the top showing how the side flange begins to curve inward where it joins the forward weldment.
re gradual curve into the notch in the forward skin. I also marked new side cut lines that are within 1/8″ of the final position.
