1st Drive Troubles
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1st Drive Troubles
Ok, so i finally got my truck (F100 short bed styleside) to the point of driving off the block and planned on taking it to the office today. My trip turned into a pretty short trip. I guess my dumb a-- didn't reef down the rear lugs the other night after measuring for my wheel spacing. Low and behold, i now have a fairly decent bend behind the driver side rear tire where my tire/wheel caught the angled support brace.
...now that im down spouting, can anyone help me with game plan as to straightening that corner? Do i just start reefing on it to bend it back then hammer in smooth? Should i use heat? should i order a replacement pannel and cut/weld a new one in?
......did i mention that it was just painted, and put all back together last night....nnedless to say, it was a downer day for me. Thanks for and thoughts in advance.
...now that im down spouting, can anyone help me with game plan as to straightening that corner? Do i just start reefing on it to bend it back then hammer in smooth? Should i use heat? should i order a replacement pannel and cut/weld a new one in?
......did i mention that it was just painted, and put all back together last night....nnedless to say, it was a downer day for me. Thanks for and thoughts in advance.
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Hemet ca.
OUCH!! If your not a body man I would look for a reputable one in your area and have it done right. Don't put heat to it or start banging it with a hammer get a couple of quotes and have it done right. Good luck
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