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Old 06-15-2014, 02:18 PM   #104
ricott
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Re: 55 TF Stretched Cab/Fleetside/LSx/Trailblazer Frame

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Originally Posted by hotrod1 View Post
can you explain how you did it? Looks like you welded a piece of metal to the dent area for pulling, is that correct?
Yes, I welded a small piece of metal (actually a number or pieces) to the affected area. I am using the techniques laid out in a small book called "Metal Bumping". It is a handy guide and works quite well. Their method uses a hammer and dolly, and has you begin at the last damage, and work your way back (you pull the dent in reverse order from how it was created). The dent folds back out and, if done correctly, can result in minumal bodywork. The quarter was so damaged that I was unable to get at it with the hammer and dolly on this round, but I hope to take Tuesday off and get this close.
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