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Date:         Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:37:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Bret Berger <bretberger@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bret Berger <bretberger@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Spreading the damaged hatch opening?
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In the all-to-common right side swipe, the right rear corner of my
Vanagon, about 2/3 the way up on the hatch, was pushed inwards about 1
inch.  I am thinking of fabricating two wooden braces, fitted to the
shape of the opening on each side and using a bottle jack to spread the
opening.  The brace on the left (undamaged) side would be larger (2
feet?) to distribute the force so to prevent that side from distorting.
  The brace on the damaged side would be smaller (6 inches?) and would
hopefully push out the corner.


Any thoughts on this or alternate suggestions?  I notice Habor Freight
has a selection of hydraulic tools for body repair.  Should I be using
those?


-bret


Saint George, Utah
1982 Diesel Westfalia
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