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Door skin crimping tool recommendation needed #173956
12/24/08 11:33 AM
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Looking for recommendations from the experts here on door skin crimping tools. My 68 Coronet RT is in need of patch panels along the lower door edge, the panels are cut but my test pieces are telling me I need something to help me wrap the edge. Thanks.


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Re: Door skin crimping tool recommendation needed [Re: R6T8net] #173957
12/24/08 11:45 AM
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I've only ever used a hammer and dolley.




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Re: Door skin crimping tool recommendation needed [Re: R6T8net] #173958
12/24/08 12:57 PM
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Yep, hammer and dolly will be your best tool
for the job

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12/24/08 01:19 PM
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At the moment I do not have any bumping tools but I'm pretty sure the wife has me a set under the tree


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68 Coronet RT LL1 Auto
70 Duster 340 (yea right) FE5 4 SPD, 11.86 @ 114 MPH so far
01 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 Cummins
Re: Door skin crimping tool recommendation needed [Re: R6T8net] #173960
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To lessen the chance of dent, fold a rag and put it between the skin and the dolly. It is hard to hold on to........but it will help. Just take your time, and don't beat the crap out of it.

Re: Door skin crimping tool recommendation needed [Re: R6T8net] #173961
12/24/08 03:15 PM
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I did the bottom of my truck door with these but you probably would be better following the advice above I'm a rookie at body work, but these pliers worked good for me.
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1657&itemType=PRODUCT

Re: Door skin crimping tool recommendation needed [Re: 69DartGT] #173962
12/25/08 12:36 AM
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I did the bottom of my truck door with these but you probably would be better following the advice above I'm a rookie at body work, but these pliers worked good for me.
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1657&itemType=PRODUCT


The pliers that you listed are more for putting a drop flange into panels to overlap repair panels, etc. I think he is trying to hem the edge around the doors. In that case the hammer and dolly block is usually what is used.


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Re: Door skin crimping tool recommendation needed [Re: Evil Spirit] #173963
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