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Need an Opinion on Damaged Airframe

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kopanskin

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Aug 5, 2016
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Location
Goose Creek, SC
Good day,

I have acquired an EAA Biplane that I'm trying to get back in the air (no rush) and I removed the leg rests to find a bent tube from the accident. The accident happened on the taxi ramp from a drunk driver running his truck into a wing by "accident" (previous owner). NTSB report explains in further detail. I literally have no experience building/maintaining an aircraft and I planned on becoming more knowledgeable through this project. I have glanced at the publication from the FAA for structural building, but it really isnt quite clear and thats where I have some questions on the process.
Do I need to cut this tube/ re-bend what I can/ then weld a larger diameter tube over the existing (after cuts are made) to reinforce it? Just looking for some opinions on what everybody else would do in this situation.
Thanks!
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