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Prep for the frame & Body Work - Ducati RT 450!

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Frank (my great mate) from JPL Smash Repair at Gladesville - call 02 9807 8699 if you need any work done, has Soda blasted and repaired the frame including welding up the damage on the front frame section with a bronze welder. So it will be like new! The panels in the background of the shots are also ready to be painted soon! A great looking Christmas hey!







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