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Here is how I modified the main spar in the cabin area.

 

I removed 50% of the spar depth and replaced it with 0.060 aluminum sheet bent into a C-channel.

I bent it by hand with angle iron clamped to the work bench and a big rubber mallet.

Lots of sweat, but it came around.

 

Front view

Back view

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