I started the repair by hand forming a new forward edge with 3/8" tubing

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I cut out and rebuilt the inner portion first, then made a flat paper pattern for the outer.

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front edges were shrunk to help them roll down, the rest was hand formed with hammer and dollies.

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jumping ahead a little here.

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Something clever here.