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01-05-2021, 04:51 PM | #1 |
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Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
Hate to pull fender if I can do this in place - tried to hammer/dolly as it sits - no go/swing room/brace in the way... Cut on crease, straighten, weld back in? I have rust spot there to correct either way. Easy enough to do in place or (cough) pull fender?
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01-05-2021, 06:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
I would bet a stud gun puller would get you close enough to work it out? I have seen attachments where you can use a mig welder to attach the studs too. Because who has a stud gun just laying around...
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01-05-2021, 07:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
If you're dealing with rust, best to pull the fender so you can properly determine extent of rust and fix it properly with a patch panel. The time spent pulling the fender will be worth the effort.
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01-06-2021, 08:37 AM | #4 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
I'm sure you're right about pulling it - I know there isn't much if any other rust but I'm sure I'll find some. Ha - aaaaagh... She looks pretty to me so I'm finding it hard to get myself disassembling.
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01-06-2021, 09:53 AM | #5 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
You could pull just remove the inner fender and try to work it from there or you could contact a paintless dent repair guy to look at it. My brother has been doing this for the last 30 years and it's surprising as to some of the things that he has fixed.
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01-06-2021, 04:10 PM | #6 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
The painless dent fix would be my take. With the possibility of having the paint lift. The cold bond they use to attach studs does a great job but if the paint isn't adequately adhered to the steel (or if there is any filler under the paint.) it will pull the paint off.
Removing the fender opens the can of worms.
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01-06-2021, 05:09 PM | #7 |
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Just leave it alone, adds character...
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01-07-2021, 08:24 AM | #8 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
I'M loaded with that - but I can fix the truck. Ha! Guess I'll start with getting the wipers off... Wish me luck.
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01-07-2021, 08:53 AM | #9 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
Other option, blocks of wood shims and clamps. remove large inner fender bolt, 4 inner fender bolts up from the damage, see if you can get under and behind enough to get a clamp or 2 on it. Foam pad and tape to protect the paint...find decent clamps 1st...deep throat clamp 3" to 4" or better. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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01-07-2021, 10:11 AM | #10 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
I knew it... Inner fender out, rust at core support - yyyyeeeeaaaaa.... Ha. Time to go to "work" work.
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01-07-2021, 10:11 AM | #11 |
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Agree with that...do it right the first time & you will be happy with the result.
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01-07-2021, 08:44 PM | #12 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
My vote is pull the fender. When you do tape any fender shims together and write which bolt they go to. That should help you during reassembly
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01-07-2021, 11:04 PM | #13 |
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Will do! Probably a half day of work tomorrow and I'll get started.
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01-08-2021, 05:22 PM | #14 |
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Wipers are off! The hood closes (and opens) beautifully... But the gap is atrocious...
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01-09-2021, 09:35 AM | #16 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
Yup - it's about 3/8 on pass side but almost 3/4 on drivers. The front lines up nice though. Nothing I'm worried about this century. Ha. Just might do some more disassembling today...
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01-09-2021, 03:42 PM | #17 |
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14 years, the screen did it's job. Just dust got in.
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01-09-2021, 05:56 PM | #18 |
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Re: Cut/beat/weld back in? Or...
Not as bad as I'd thought... Might get new core support...and only the backside of the cup is bad. I can weld flat stuff. And the dent area of course!
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