In a message dated 3/17/04 12:29:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes:
> I love my '84--- it's in great shape, and very reliable. There isn't even > any rust on it! (and this is in chicago). And now this!! > > Anyways, I'm looking for tips. I'm assuming hammering out the dent won't > yield very good results (I'm good at repainting, though). What about a > new door for an '84? I'm Mr. strapped for cash, but do people sell > these/have them lying around? Maybe I could at least look at this as an > option for the future. (I'm in chicago now, but driving to pittsburgh this > weekend, so I could /feasibly/ pick one up in a pretty wide area). > > you need a 80-84 only door. 85-91 wont fit your van. i have one FS. you might also try removing your interior doorpanel, and using a piece of 1x4 trim wood, and massaging the dent out from the inside of the door.. ive done it before with impressive results. dont hammer it, it will make little peen marks in it and break the paint. i assume your paint is not scratched..just dented as most SUV these days have plastic bumpers... chris |
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