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mas09ts · 08-03-2008, 11:57 PM

Well I started to do a little sanding on top of the cab today, and they were a huge crack, just above the passenger side door. I put a screwdriver in the crack and lifted up a hand sized piece of bondo about 3/4 of an inch thick. Whoever done this they were very good with bondo because they put the seam back in the top of the cab. That then revealed a pretty good size dent that I don't know what to do with since I can't hammer it out. I'll post pictures of the dent tomorrow. but the picture below shows how it looked

Longhorn Man · 08-03-2008, 11:59 PM

you could always fill it in with 3/4 inch of bondo.

**michael bustamante** · 08-04-2008, 12:25 PM

dent puller my friend

ChevLoRay · 08-04-2008, 12:30 PM

There are "pick" type of tools that you would use by drilling a 1/8-inch hole or a series of holes then use the picks to pull the metal. They're called pull rods.

Another method would be to use one of the mig/tig/arc tools that would have you welding a stick to the metal, then using a puller (slap hammer) to pull out the dent.

Or, as LonghornMan said......

*Shane* · 08-04-2008, 12:59 PM

stud welder would be my choice ... no holes to fill afterwards.

chevy_mike · 08-04-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

stud welder would be my choice ... no holes to fill afterwards.

X2

**70cst** · 08-04-2008, 02:11 PM

I have been very lucky. They just took the bed off the frame and the only rust of concern is the rockers on both sides. Otherwise it is only surface rust. No doubt the Tn. climate is much kinder to our trucks than the midwest. With these old trucks you never know what one will find under the paint.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-04-2008, 02:12 PM

stud gun...

jd4300fel · 08-04-2008, 03:23 PM

to save a few bucks, use flat washers tacked to the low spot of the dent stand the washer on end. then take a regular dent puller and put a long 3" metal screw in place of the screw, bend the long screw into the shape of a j and use that instead. then go back with a cut off wheel cut the weld tack and grin smooth.

jayharrell · 08-04-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jd4300fel

to save a few bucks, use flat washers tacked to the low spot of the dent stand the washer on end. then take a regular dent puller and put a long 3" metal screw in place of the screw, bend the long screw into the shape of a j and use that instead. then go back with a cut off wheel cut the weld tack and grin smooth.

Thats a good idea. Gotta try that. My luck the washer would pull loose and i'd hit my self in the face with the slide hammer.

ChevLoRay · 08-04-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jayharrell

Thats a good idea. Gotta try that. My luck the washer would pull loose and i'd hit my self in the face with the slide hammer.

...but I betcha won't do it but once!

jayharrell · 08-04-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

...but I betcha won't do it but once!

yeah, i won't let it get more more then once, unlike snipe huntin.

I'm going to do it this week. Damn good idea. Will get some pics.

*trying not to hijack post*

67_C-30 · 08-04-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

stud welder would be my choice ... no holes to fill afterwards.

Agreed! I love my stud welder!

mas09ts · 08-04-2008, 11:38 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, I wasn't able to take any pics of the dent today. But I will tomorrow morning. Got a cab corner and rocker panel welded in though so. . .

mas09ts · 08-21-2008, 05:24 PM

Finally took a picture of the dent yesterday after I finally got rid of the bondo.

deweychop · 08-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Ouch.... that hurts!!!!
I would try the washer/slide hammer idea. Stud welders are great, if you have one, but that washer idea is GENIUS!!!!

jayharrell · 08-21-2008, 06:02 PM

that'll buff out....

08-03-2008, 11:57 PM	#1
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	What a surprise! Well I started to do a little sanding on top of the cab today, and they were a huge crack, just above the passenger side door. I put a screwdriver in the crack and lifted up a hand sized piece of bondo about 3/4 of an inch thick. Whoever done this they were very good with bondo because they put the seam back in the top of the cab. That then revealed a pretty good size dent that I don't know what to do with since I can't hammer it out. I'll post pictures of the dent tomorrow. but the picture below shows how it looked Attached Images __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739 Last edited by mas09ts; 08-04-2008 at 12:02 AM.

08-03-2008, 11:59 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What a surprise! you could always fill it in with 3/4 inch of bondo.

08-04-2008, 12:25 PM	#3
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: What a surprise! dent puller my friend __________________ 1967custom

08-04-2008, 12:30 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What a surprise! There are "pick" type of tools that you would use by drilling a 1/8-inch hole or a series of holes then use the picks to pull the metal. They're called pull rods. Another method would be to use one of the mig/tig/arc tools that would have you welding a stick to the metal, then using a puller (slap hammer) to pull out the dent. Or, as LonghornMan said...... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-04-2008, 12:59 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What a surprise! stud welder would be my choice ... no holes to fill afterwards.

08-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: What a surprise! I have been very lucky. They just took the bed off the frame and the only rust of concern is the rockers on both sides. Otherwise it is only surface rust. No doubt the Tn. climate is much kinder to our trucks than the midwest. With these old trucks you never know what one will find under the paint. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-04-2008, 02:12 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,602	Re: What a surprise! stud gun... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-04-2008, 03:23 PM	#9
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: What a surprise! to save a few bucks, use flat washers tacked to the low spot of the dent stand the washer on end. then take a regular dent puller and put a long 3" metal screw in place of the screw, bend the long screw into the shape of a j and use that instead. then go back with a cut off wheel cut the weld tack and grin smooth. __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

08-04-2008, 11:38 PM	#14
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: What a surprise! Thanks for all the help guys, I wasn't able to take any pics of the dent today. But I will tomorrow morning. Got a cab corner and rocker panel welded in though so. . . __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-21-2008, 05:24 PM	#15
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: What a surprise! Finally took a picture of the dent yesterday after I finally got rid of the bondo. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-21-2008, 05:34 PM	#16
deweychop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Naples FL Posts: 77	Re: What a surprise! Ouch.... that hurts!!!! I would try the washer/slide hammer idea. Stud welders are great, if you have one, but that washer idea is GENIUS!!!!

08-21-2008, 06:02 PM	#17
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: What a surprise! that'll buff out.... __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"



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