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At least your experience provided entertainment for the AlfaBB crowd, thank's for posting it!
BTW: if you attempt to drill any SS in the future: use a carbide bit in a drill press, keep it cool with lubricant (not WD40), use steady pressure when drilling. SS "work hardens" as you drill it; if you eaze off and re-apply pressure when drilling - it's all over!
Of course, the manufacturer never had this problem - they used a die and press to punch the holes in about 1/5 of a second!
You are correct in saying the 1/8" SS plate was overkill; about three times as thick as original.
It could have been worse - on early 750's there were 3 pieces to the plates instead of 2.
It's OK to butt the straps together when bolting on the plates. The originals have a gap when removed due to shrinkage of the web material. Funny how this happens over 50 years!
When bending the bump-stop plates; using a decent vise, pinch the plate on the small ends. A watchful eye and steady pressure should result in a uniform bend.
Regarding your steel straps: I've never seen those on an ALFA before.
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