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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Talking pilling dents

I got the '89 last year with 63K miles and while not pristine, in very nice body shape for a farm truck. I have done some maintenance, new tires, new fuel pump, replaced liquids/filters, herculited the bed, new over load springs and shocks (the old ones were shot), and once I get rid of the accelloration stumble, I am in heaven.

One issue, Flivver came with no significant body dents. Between Walmart shopping carts and a couple of careless mistakes on my part, I have large dents that need to be pulled out. They do not appear to be where I can get a block on the inside, and I do not want to pay the megabucks to pull them out. None have any crease in them so I am thinking of a suction puller.

1. any experience?
2. do you have specific/explicit recommendations (part number, et.al.)?
3. i tried the plumber's helper, it seems to be too large to get a grip.

thanks!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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take it to a dent repair place.

i saw them take out hail dent on new cars.

the guy had hundreds of little rods and trick stuff with him.
 
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