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Tricky Dent..... #237127 02/26/09 05:14 PM 02/26/09 05:14 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 201 Martin TN R ridin98ci OP enthusiast
ridin98ci OP enthusiast R Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 201 Martin TN	OK....I have a question for you body guys.....I have a 74 Coronet that the roof was pushed in on....I popped most all of it out but there is still about a 10 inch round dent that I cant get to pop out.....what can I do? LOUD AND PROUD!!!

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237128 02/26/09 05:18 PM 02/26/09 05:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,928 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,928 Grand Prairie,Texas	Have you tried a old fashion rubber toilet plunger?

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: stumpy] #237129 02/26/09 05:23 PM 02/26/09 05:23 PM
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ridin98ci OP enthusiast R Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 201 Martin TN	Yeah I have....I cant get the rest of it up. I even dropped the headliner and pushed it up and it popped right back down....I am getting kinda pissed... LOUD AND PROUD!!!

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237130 02/26/09 05:40 PM 02/26/09 05:40 PM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	The metal has been stretched & needs to be shrunk...They are numerous ways of doing that, shrinking hammer, heat & quench, grinding disc & quench... Rather than typing for the next hour I did a quick search...Here ya go.. http://www.autobodystore.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-157.html Last edited by 1_WILD_RT; 02/26/09 05:43 PM.

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237131 02/26/09 05:43 PM 02/26/09 05:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,179 S.E. Conn Hoof Hearted top fuel
Hoof Hearted top fuel Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,179 S.E. Conn	How bout adding a Sunroof? Sorry, not much help. Years ago the garage door came down hard on the rear quarters of my 70 RR. My body guy didn't even blink at it. With a torch and light taps of a hammer it was good as new. Good luck. 2005 300C Hemi 2014 Ram ProMaster 2500 I Rekey, Repin old Chrysler locks and cut keys by code

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #237132 02/26/09 05:43 PM 02/26/09 05:43 PM
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ridin98ci OP enthusiast R Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 201 Martin TN	How hard is it to F the procedure up? I am no body man.... LOUD AND PROUD!!!

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #237133 02/26/09 05:44 PM 02/26/09 05:44 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,958 SW Fla. CYACOP master
CYACOP master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,958 SW Fla.	Quote: The metal has been stretched & needs to be shrunk...They are numerous ways of doing that, shrinking hammer, heat & quench, grinding disc & quench... heat & quench

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237134 02/26/09 05:44 PM 02/26/09 05:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows? 1_WILD_RT Management Trainee
1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	I edited my post...

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #237135 02/26/09 05:57 PM 02/26/09 05:57 PM
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ridin98ci OP enthusiast R Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 201 Martin TN	OK so does the shrinking wheel work as well as the torch? do you work from the outside in or vice verse? LOUD AND PROUD!!!

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237136 02/26/09 06:37 PM 02/26/09 06:37 PM
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ridin98ci OP enthusiast R Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 201 Martin TN	Here is what I am dealing with....it is just my driver but I hate that dang dent... 5055394-100_0679.jpg (91 downloads) LOUD AND PROUD!!!

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237137 02/26/09 07:04 PM 02/26/09 07:04 PM
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In_The_Pink master Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI	Quote: How hard is it to F the procedure up? I am no body man.... It can be easy to mess up if you heat it too much. Leave it to a pro if you're not sure.

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: In_The_Pink] #237138 02/26/09 07:29 PM 02/26/09 07:29 PM
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mxbeep top fuel M Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,624 qc	try to locate a paintless dent remover in your area. They patiently remove dents without re-painting, I would suggest talking with a body shop owner in your area, they often deal with these paintless dent removers. Unless you have the skills, dont try to repair your roof , chances are you will make it much worst

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: mxbeep] #237139 02/26/09 08:34 PM 02/26/09 08:34 PM
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ridin98ci OP enthusiast R Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 201 Martin TN	Thanks for all the input guys....I think I will see if one of the shops around here will mess with it. LOUD AND PROUD!!!

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237140 02/26/09 09:09 PM 02/26/09 09:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 6,293 Northeast, Alpine, NY 9 9 Sec Phill On a road near you
9 Sec Phill On a road near you 9 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 6,293 Northeast, Alpine, NY	If it was me, I would mix up some bondo and apply it to the inside of the roof with the dent popped up. It will need to be at least 1/4 inch thick. Once the bondo hardens it will stay up. This way there is no damage to the exterior paint work. Replace the headliner and know one will know.....Phill

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: 9 Sec Phill] #237141 02/26/09 09:34 PM 02/26/09 09:34 PM
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mxbeep top fuel M Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,624 qc	Quote: If it was me, I would mix up some bondo and apply it to the inside of the roof with the dent popped up. It will need to be at least 1/4 inch thick. Once the bondo hardens it will stay up. This way there is no damage to the exterior paint work. Replace the headliner and know one will know.....Phill and always drive around with a helmet for when the bondo comes apart and falls on your head

Re: Tricky Dent..... [Re: ridin98ci] #237142 02/26/09 10:54 PM 02/26/09 10:54 PM
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69DartGT moparts member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,405 Southern, Ca.	Way back a guy I knew used dry ice to pop a large dent. Put the ice on and covered it with a towel, its cheap and most market carry it, $1.00 to 1.50 a pound.

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