Newbie 85 f250 frame off resto (Image Heavy)
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A little over a month since the last post! I started working out the dents in the back of the cab the other day. I've been so busy with my kids sports I've had absolutely no time to work on the truck. I should have a little more time now that my sons baseball is over with and my daughter's rec softball league is just about over. She still has her summer softball league which takes up just about every weekend, but by the end of next weekend I should be less busy
I've had limited experience with pulling dents (with no access to the other side) but I think I'm doing an ok job so far. I picked up a stud gun for this project last year and finally put it to good use. It does look a little ridiculous with how many studs are used, but they worked very well and I shouldn't have to use very much filler.
I've had limited experience with pulling dents (with no access to the other side) but I think I'm doing an ok job so far. I picked up a stud gun for this project last year and finally put it to good use. It does look a little ridiculous with how many studs are used, but they worked very well and I shouldn't have to use very much filler.
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You can see in the previous post, pictures of spreaders I tried using to fix the bow in the back panel. Everyday I had been putting a little heat to the affected area with a propane torch, spread it some, then I let it cool. I repeated this a couple times a day for a few days. Removing the spreaders today I found that It didn't really do anything. There's still a pretty big bow in it. I didn't want to spread it any further thinking that I could damage the interior panel, so I'll have to do something else.
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You might look through the stickies and maybe ask here, too:
Paint & Bodywork - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
Paint & Bodywork - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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You might look through the stickies and maybe ask here, too:
Paint & Bodywork - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
Paint & Bodywork - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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Actually, I did and missed it. Is that worse? But, it is fixed.
Yes, you will dimple it with screws. And, you'll stretch the metal such that it won't go back in flat. But, it should pop in and you can fill the depression with putty.
But, I'm no body man so don't take that as "this is the way to do it". Just an idea.
Yes, you will dimple it with screws. And, you'll stretch the metal such that it won't go back in flat. But, it should pop in and you can fill the depression with putty.
But, I'm no body man so don't take that as "this is the way to do it". Just an idea.
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