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*67Fleetsidedream* · 01-15-2004, 08:21 PM

THE SKINNER TM
Door Panel Installation Tool
Part No. TH15.000

The Skinner cuts new door panel installation time by installing door panels without doing damage to the outside of the new skin.

The Skinner when used with a 3/8" hand rachet and 3" extension, will fold the new door panel lip over in one easy operation. This tool floats on a "Teflon" type material, eliminating any outer panel damage. The drive roller is completely adjustable to compensate for the various differences in door skin thickness. Caulking material can be inserted into the fold before it is flanged, avoiding future rust problems. With the use of this tool, there is no need to use plastic filler on the panel to eliminate hammer and dolly marks. Drive roller along with folding rollers are heat treated and built to last a lifetime.

The low cost of this tool is far less than a new replacement door panel. The savings from grinding discs alone, not to mention the time and plastic filler saved, will more than pay for this tool in a very short time. The Skinner is made in the U.S.A. and is a true work of art.

Russell · 01-15-2004, 08:37 PM

Looks awesome!

Teflon is a super slippery stuff that they use on your pots and pans etc if you didn't know, it would rather slide out of the way than wreck the metal...

>X< · 01-15-2004, 08:50 PM

i asked about this a while back on the paint and body forum and the reply from the experts was that "it takes just as much time to master this tool as it does to master the hammer and dolly method". i've done numerous skins, and by the 3rd or fourth one its second nature. i'll probably end up buying this tool anyway, seems cool, and you can never have too many tools. so to answer your question, no, i havent ever used it, so my reply was pointless

chiphayes · 01-15-2004, 08:58 PM

i bought one similar about 8 years ago,used it once.disliked it.it did to much damage and had to be filled. can do just as good with hammer and dolly.if i knew where i threw it i would give it to you. just my 2cents

**old Rusty C10** · 01-15-2004, 11:31 PM

that looks like a cool tool i would buy one but like the other guy said any tool will take to get used to

HuggerCST · 01-16-2004, 11:38 AM

Cool! I wonder how much $$$? Do you have the website or know where I can buy one?

**StingRay** · 01-16-2004, 12:55 PM

Never used one but on highly curved panels or panels with detail lines I'd bet you'd be using a hammer and dolly for half of it anyway.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 01-16-2004, 04:39 PM

Here is the link to Wivco http://www.wivco.com/
They make all kinds of body working tools and gadgets.

sider68 · 01-16-2004, 05:36 PM

Has anyone one used a foreskin roller?:p :p

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-16-2004, 10:53 PM

Snap-On makes one like that also. Part# YA215A $117.30

I don't know if these things really work or not, it would sure be nice if they did, but they are kinda proud of it though.

01-15-2004, 08:21 PM	#1
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Has anyone used a door skin roller??? THE SKINNER TM Door Panel Installation Tool Part No. TH15.000 The Skinner cuts new door panel installation time by installing door panels without doing damage to the outside of the new skin. The Skinner when used with a 3/8" hand rachet and 3" extension, will fold the new door panel lip over in one easy operation. This tool floats on a "Teflon" type material, eliminating any outer panel damage. The drive roller is completely adjustable to compensate for the various differences in door skin thickness. Caulking material can be inserted into the fold before it is flanged, avoiding future rust problems. With the use of this tool, there is no need to use plastic filler on the panel to eliminate hammer and dolly marks. Drive roller along with folding rollers are heat treated and built to last a lifetime. The low cost of this tool is far less than a new replacement door panel. The savings from grinding discs alone, not to mention the time and plastic filler saved, will more than pay for this tool in a very short time. The Skinner is made in the U.S.A. and is a true work of art. Attached Images

01-15-2004, 08:37 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Looks awesome! Teflon is a super slippery stuff that they use on your pots and pans etc if you didn't know, it would rather slide out of the way than wreck the metal... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-15-2004, 08:50 PM	#3
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	i asked about this a while back on the paint and body forum and the reply from the experts was that "it takes just as much time to master this tool as it does to master the hammer and dolly method". i've done numerous skins, and by the 3rd or fourth one its second nature. i'll probably end up buying this tool anyway, seems cool, and you can never have too many tools. so to answer your question, no, i havent ever used it, so my reply was pointless __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

01-15-2004, 11:31 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,261	that looks like a cool tool i would buy one but like the other guy said any tool will take to get used to __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2004, 11:38 AM	#6
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Cool! I wonder how much $$$? Do you have the website or know where I can buy one? __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

01-15-2004, 08:58 PM	#4
chiphayes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 186	i bought one similar about 8 years ago,used it once.disliked it.it did to much damage and had to be filled. can do just as good with hammer and dolly.if i knew where i threw it i would give it to you. just my 2cents

01-16-2004, 12:55 PM	#7
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Never used one but on highly curved panels or panels with detail lines I'd bet you'd be using a hammer and dolly for half of it anyway. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

01-16-2004, 04:39 PM	#8
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Here is the link to Wivco http://www.wivco.com/ They make all kinds of body working tools and gadgets.

01-16-2004, 05:36 PM	#9
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Has anyone one used a foreskin roller?:p :p

01-16-2004, 10:53 PM	#10
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Snap-On makes one like that also. Part# YA215A $117.30 I don't know if these things really work or not, it would sure be nice if they did, but they are kinda proud of it though. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA



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