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1986Silverado · 05-26-2004, 03:08 PM

Well been a member for a month now and finally got a pic of my 86 so here it is.....

Russell · 05-26-2004, 03:37 PM

Nice

Looks better than my GMC, lol! The wheels look good too

Fix that dent and replace the tailgate, and you'll have a real nice truck for sure!

1low87 · 05-26-2004, 04:00 PM

Nice looking truck

Eyegore · 05-26-2004, 04:04 PM

lol that dent is in about the same lace as my 86, and I have a 99 burb - is your name Tom?

1986Silverado · 05-26-2004, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tom mathein

lol that dent is in about the same lace as my 86, and I have a 99 burb - is your name Tom?

Nope

Thanks for the kind words guys. Russell...have any idea how to fix that dent? I haven't been able to figure out how to access that panel from behind but I haven't spent alot of time on it either...and what's wrong with my tailgate?

Eyegore · 05-27-2004, 01:47 AM

My son who use to work for a mobil paint scratch repair suggested trying paintless dent removal company. He told me he was suprised at the success they had in pulling dents that he thought would never come out. Now for access to the back you could pull the whole side off and replace it. Someone just posted last week a way to remove the whole side and replace it with a new panel, in fact my son just pulled the whole side off his 80 this evening and we will head out to the wrecking yard to scout out another this weekend.

Tom

TwinTurbo · 05-27-2004, 04:42 AM

Can you weld? If so, weld sticks on the dent and start pulling on the sticks (nails work) from the outside in, then grind off the sticks and finish up with filler. Try to get it as close as possible. A smarter solution would be to become friends with someone that works at a body shop that has a dent puller. Basically it does the same but it's a spot welder at the same time. Just spot weld, pull, twist to release and start in a new spot. A real nice piece of equipment.

1986Silverado · 05-27-2004, 05:33 AM

Can't weld

Thought about replacing the whole panel...but the truck was just painted about 3 months before I got it and the dent was already there. Is there anyway to access it from below or inside the bed? I may just replace the whole bed side since it will need paint anyway.

bigblock73 · 05-27-2004, 08:08 AM

Welcome to the board, nice looking truck too!

As far as the dent, it might be alot harder than everyone thinks...it appears to be right on the body line too...making it even more difficult. Finding a new or good bedside might be a challenge too, but if you can, I think I would go that route.

Here is a link on my site to rebuilding your bed, maybe it will help.

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2004, 09:35 AM

Welcome to the forum. Post more pics when you can.
A good body man could fix that panel. If you can find a good bedside that would be a better way to go though...

1986Silverado · 05-28-2004, 06:31 AM

and Jeff you are right it is on the body line and it also has a dent right above the wheel well trim that is also creased. I also already have your page in my favorites. Great site you got...very informative! Looks like I will be looking for a used side panel....can't afford new. N2Trux......more pictures of the truck or dent...LOL

05-26-2004, 03:08 PM	#1
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	Picture of my 86. Well been a member for a month now and finally got a pic of my 86 so here it is..... Attached Images __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

05-26-2004, 03:37 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Nice Looks better than my GMC, lol! The wheels look good too Fix that dent and replace the tailgate, and you'll have a real nice truck for sure! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

05-26-2004, 04:04 PM	#4
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	lol that dent is in about the same lace as my 86, and I have a 99 burb - is your name Tom? __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-27-2004, 01:47 AM	#6
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	My son who use to work for a mobil paint scratch repair suggested trying paintless dent removal company. He told me he was suprised at the success they had in pulling dents that he thought would never come out. Now for access to the back you could pull the whole side off and replace it. Someone just posted last week a way to remove the whole side and replace it with a new panel, in fact my son just pulled the whole side off his 80 this evening and we will head out to the wrecking yard to scout out another this weekend. Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-27-2004, 05:33 AM	#8
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	Can't weld Thought about replacing the whole panel...but the truck was just painted about 3 months before I got it and the dent was already there. Is there anyway to access it from below or inside the bed? I may just replace the whole bed side since it will need paint anyway. __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox

05-26-2004, 04:00 PM	#3
1low87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: so. ca Posts: 7	Nice looking truck

05-27-2004, 04:42 AM	#7
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Can you weld? If so, weld sticks on the dent and start pulling on the sticks (nails work) from the outside in, then grind off the sticks and finish up with filler. Try to get it as close as possible. A smarter solution would be to become friends with someone that works at a body shop that has a dent puller. Basically it does the same but it's a spot welder at the same time. Just spot weld, pull, twist to release and start in a new spot. A real nice piece of equipment.

05-27-2004, 08:08 AM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Welcome to the board, nice looking truck too! As far as the dent, it might be alot harder than everyone thinks...it appears to be right on the body line too...making it even more difficult. Finding a new or good bedside might be a challenge too, but if you can, I think I would go that route. Here is a link on my site to rebuilding your bed, maybe it will help. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-27-2004, 09:35 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Welcome to the forum. Post more pics when you can. A good body man could fix that panel. If you can find a good bedside that would be a better way to go though... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-28-2004, 06:31 AM	#11
1986Silverado What I drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Star, MS Posts: 418	Thanks guys..... and Jeff you are right it is on the body line and it also has a dent right above the wheel well trim that is also creased. I also already have your page in my favorites. Great site you got...very informative! Looks like I will be looking for a used side panel....can't afford new. N2Trux......more pictures of the truck or dent...LOL __________________ 1986 Chevy Crew Cab Dually(Choo-Choo Conversion) 2006 Chevy Equinox Last edited by 1986Silverado; 05-28-2004 at 06:33 AM.



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