roof dent
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: Knox TN
roof dent
I am looking at a 65 F100 that has been sitting in the weather. It seems to be 95% there and pretty straight witht the exception of needing new floor pans and one corner fender. The largest problem I see is about 1/3 of the the roof is caved in. Is this an easy fix to pull out or will it leave a crease. Is this something I should stay away from. I can get the truck for about $200.
Thx
Thx
Senior User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
Price is right , I fixed an old Dodge power wagon roof that a tree fell on to it and that was over 6 yrs ago and it still looks good .
I would start from the inside and get as much of the dent out as you can before going to the outside of the truck . A cheap portapower works real good at getting the deeper dents out . If you take your time at working the metal back into shape it can be done . You will have to do some bondo work to the outside to get it where you want it before painting .
But yes it can be done ..
I would start from the inside and get as much of the dent out as you can before going to the outside of the truck . A cheap portapower works real good at getting the deeper dents out . If you take your time at working the metal back into shape it can be done . You will have to do some bondo work to the outside to get it where you want it before painting .
But yes it can be done ..
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,219
Likes: 190
From: Colorado Springs
You should be able to pop 95% of it out by sitting inside and pushing it out with your hand. Then you will need to work the crease out with a stud gun, hammer and dolly, etc. just don't add dents. work only along the crease. There are lots of sources on how to do this.
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: H/Lk. & S.E. Michigan
Try a toilet plunger or two,
the kind that has the large open bottom, wet it stick it/them (depending on the size) in the dent and pull straight up. Been there done that and it worked for me, its that simple.
the kind that has the large open bottom, wet it stick it/them (depending on the size) in the dent and pull straight up. Been there done that and it worked for me, its that simple.
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,144
Likes: 61
From: Russellville, MO
It isn't impossible. Start at the shallowest part of the dent and work around til you reach the deepest part of the dent. This will result in the least stretching of the metal. If you start by pushing the dent out from the center/deep part and work your way out, it'll result in even more stretching of the metal and more bodywork.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
