dabtl
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I have been doing some crazy things of late. I have some 20 ton jacks lying about and some wood that is largely useless left overs. So, why not put the wood to some use.
I have found by experimenting that using a hydraulic jack to stress metal with the wood as a ram extension and using a rubber mallet can transform bent hoods and fenders back to close to original shape if the metal is not creased. I have also found that using smaller jacks and wood with a metal mallet many pieces of bent sheet metal can be brought back into alignment.
Cheapest body work I have ever seen.
I am getting pretty good at it with three deuces and the attendant dents and such.
Try it yourself in a pinch.
I have found by experimenting that using a hydraulic jack to stress metal with the wood as a ram extension and using a rubber mallet can transform bent hoods and fenders back to close to original shape if the metal is not creased. I have also found that using smaller jacks and wood with a metal mallet many pieces of bent sheet metal can be brought back into alignment.
Cheapest body work I have ever seen.
I am getting pretty good at it with three deuces and the attendant dents and such.Try it yourself in a pinch.
