Repair options for this DENT? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TomShilling · 03-14-2005, 09:30 AM

What are my options here? The top rail of the bed is fine, but this is a pretty deep dent. Is there a patch panel for this area, or should it be attacked with a dent puller and try to pull it out? The dent covers the crease at the lower beltline, so I was thinking it should just be cut out...what are your thoughts? The Rockers are pretty easy, but this has me a bit perplexed..
Thanks

**John Fabris** · 03-14-2005, 11:18 AM

take the paint off, weld a few metal tabs(with a hole in each one) along the crease of the dent, pull each tab with puller. Once you get the main part of that dent to pop out, then grind the tabs off, switch to a stud welder and continue pulling the low areas out.

Might even be able to use pry bars to push the lower part of the dent out since you can get inbetween the metal from below.

I my eyes, that is a fix-able dent.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-14-2005, 11:43 AM

my truck ( although its an 86) was hit similarly. I used a piece of 2X4 and a 4x4 to get up the dent between he inner bed and the outer skin and push it out to the point where it could be minimally drilled out and a slap hammer used to get out the rest of it. this way you use a minimal amount of bondo and make as few holes as possible to bring future rust

shifty · 03-14-2005, 02:33 PM

Paintless dent repair guy could probably pop it out without drilling holes for under $150. Saves you the work and hassle - it can be done if the creasing is minimal.. Afterwards, sand it down (especially the rusty spots) and use a good rust encapsulator on it till you get the rest of the body ready for paint.

Paintless dent repair guys can usually be found through Dent Doctor ( www.dentdoctor.com ) and I'm pretty sure they will give free appraisals.

Whatever you choose, good luck.

03-14-2005, 09:30 AM	#1
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	Repair options for this DENT? What are my options here? The top rail of the bed is fine, but this is a pretty deep dent. Is there a patch panel for this area, or should it be attacked with a dent puller and try to pull it out? The dent covers the crease at the lower beltline, so I was thinking it should just be cut out...what are your thoughts? The Rockers are pretty easy, but this has me a bit perplexed.. Thanks Attached Images

03-14-2005, 11:18 AM	#2
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	take the paint off, weld a few metal tabs(with a hole in each one) along the crease of the dent, pull each tab with puller. Once you get the main part of that dent to pop out, then grind the tabs off, switch to a stud welder and continue pulling the low areas out. Might even be able to use pry bars to push the lower part of the dent out since you can get inbetween the metal from below. I my eyes, that is a fix-able dent. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

03-14-2005, 11:43 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	my truck ( although its an 86) was hit similarly. I used a piece of 2X4 and a 4x4 to get up the dent between he inner bed and the outer skin and push it out to the point where it could be minimally drilled out and a slap hammer used to get out the rest of it. this way you use a minimal amount of bondo and make as few holes as possible to bring future rust __________________ 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!!

03-14-2005, 02:33 PM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Paintless dent repair guy could probably pop it out without drilling holes for under $150. Saves you the work and hassle - it can be done if the creasing is minimal.. Afterwards, sand it down (especially the rusty spots) and use a good rust encapsulator on it till you get the rest of the body ready for paint. Paintless dent repair guys can usually be found through Dent Doctor ( www.dentdoctor.com ) and I'm pretty sure they will give free appraisals. Whatever you choose, good luck. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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