Plastic Surgery

[EF-5]

So, the passenger side of my M1008's bed has had a pretty decent dent since I've owned it. Is there a good way to pull it out with out removing the bed. Not too sure I can squeeze a hammer in between the two shells. Have you guys used any techniques that work!?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

A plunger

 

[ODdave]

I used a porta-power with the wedge. Worked perfect.

 

[Jersey4x4]

pin welder and pull it out with a slide hammer then the pins break off when it is back where it should be.

 

[ryan77]

I bought a suction cup handle tool at harbor freight and that what i use get the metal thing worked awesome!!!

 

[EF-5]

I did forget about the old plunger suction method lol. I'll have to get it a try tomorrow!

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I did forget about the old plunger suction method lol. I'll have to get it a try tomorrow!

don't forget to post pics!

 

[ralbelt]

As Jersey4X4 stated, but I don't have a pin welder so I mig welded on a few 1/4 x 20 nuts then I could screw my slide hammer to them and pull the dent out. Grind off the nuts, Some body filler and a cheap HF board sander finished it up.

 

[natem]

All of the above, start at the outside and work to the center. Do not hammer, if you do be gentle. Hammering will stretch the steel.

 

[eagle4g63]

With the dull paint you might have to wet the panel and plunger(some times I do that anyway) so as to get a good hold of the metal.

 

[dstang97]

I have used soccer balls before. Deflate shove them in there and then inflate.

 

[Oldsouthernboy]

try a metal rod with a L bend on the end a half inch l and round the end off. gently work the edges of the deform in back an forth motion. this will flow the metal back as long as it not to large. Use a straight edge to keep from gong from a neg deform to a pos deform. Also a light a 45 deg will show up the work very well as work the edges. If the right pressure is on the rod you will see the metal being moved by the end.

 

[Heath_h49008]

Boiling water on the metal and a chunk of dry ice in the center of the dent. Works wonders on hail pocks and such. best for small creases.

 

[EF-5]

Man there are so many things to try. It's kind of like a science experiment lol. I'm excited to try all of the ones that I have the materials for. I'll definitely take pictures tomorrow. It's supposed to be a less than comfortable day tomorrow in Georgia, but it'll give me something to do none the less. Thanks!

 

[truck1]

As the other member said,get your self a porto-power with the wedge spreader attachment and use wood blocks if needed to bridge the gap between bed quarter panel and inner panel.Work slowly from center outwards ,working high spots gently with flat body hammer and dolly.Unfortunately you need the right tools for this job.The gauge of metal on this vintage GM truck is still substantial,and if you work slowly and gently metal stretch can be minimized.I had the same dent on my rig from the forklift at GL and it roughed out very well using this method.Carefully applied pressure is your friend.Good luck!

 

[doghead]

With the dull paint you might have to wet the panel and plunger(some times I do that anyway) so as to get a good hold of the metal.

A liberal slathering of Vaseline on a toilet plunger, will work well(on carc).

 

[EF-5]

I tried the plunger approach, but I think there are to many creases in the dent. I can't get a solid level grab. I'm going to try the wedge and jack technique. I'll post pictures once I fix the issue. Thanks again!

 

[ODdave]

A liberal slathering of Vaseline on a toilet plunger, will work well(on carc).

Get any funny looks when you where in the checkout lane with this?

Say, what ever happend to all that petroleum jelly in the classifeids?

 

[DonK]

Those folks from the land of THEY also sell a Hot Glue type of thingy thats "suppose" to work the same way the Pin Welder does....THEY sell em on those fancy Tools Trucks ....