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jaws61 · 03-09-2016, 08:01 PM

Im curious is there any tricks on how to get out the fender dents out of a door that was opened into it? I've tried using my stud gun and slide hammer but haven't been having much luck so far and keep breaking the stud.
Is it best to remove the support and hammer and dolly them out or what?
I"m going to try to get the pics up friday.. I know pictures would help a bunch..
Thanks

dwcsr · 03-09-2016, 08:15 PM

we use welding rod tack welded to the panel. Its stronger that the Weldon studs
Just get some mild steel tig rod and weld on a 4 inch piece.
Some times the studs break due to not pulling correctly and not having enough studs on the panel.

roger55 · 03-09-2016, 08:40 PM

Try welding a washer on to the metal and then use a hook on the knocker.

jaws61 · 03-09-2016, 09:05 PM

Thanks I"m going to give all three a try and I really like the idea of the washer. might work i hope.
Here is the fenders by the way..

chevyguyase · 03-10-2016, 08:39 PM

Rodger55, thanks for the washer idea. I have a stud gun, but it doesn't work on these real trucks. I'm a retired mechanic, but body work is new to me. I've learned a lot on this sight. Thanks again

**mr48chev** · 03-10-2016, 09:25 PM

That washer trick is one I plan to remember, Thanks.

03-09-2016, 08:01 PM	#1
jaws61 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 136	fender repair from door? Im curious is there any tricks on how to get out the fender dents out of a door that was opened into it? I've tried using my stud gun and slide hammer but haven't been having much luck so far and keep breaking the stud. Is it best to remove the support and hammer and dolly them out or what? I"m going to try to get the pics up friday.. I know pictures would help a bunch.. Thanks

03-09-2016, 08:15 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: fender repair from door? we use welding rod tack welded to the panel. Its stronger that the Weldon studs Just get some mild steel tig rod and weld on a 4 inch piece. Some times the studs break due to not pulling correctly and not having enough studs on the panel.

03-09-2016, 08:40 PM	#3
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: fender repair from door? Try welding a washer on to the metal and then use a hook on the knocker. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

03-09-2016, 09:05 PM	#4
jaws61 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 136	Re: fender repair from door? Thanks I"m going to give all three a try and I really like the idea of the washer. might work i hope. Here is the fenders by the way.. Attached Images

03-10-2016, 08:39 PM	#5
chevyguyase Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: st charles missouri Posts: 220	Re: fender repair from door? Rodger55, thanks for the washer idea. I have a stud gun, but it doesn't work on these real trucks. I'm a retired mechanic, but body work is new to me. I've learned a lot on this sight. Thanks again

03-10-2016, 09:25 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,721	Re: fender repair from door? That washer trick is one I plan to remember, Thanks. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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