Date:         Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:34:57 +0000
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From:         tjparker@pacificnet.net (Tim Parker)
Subject:      Re: bodywork idea????

At 1:27 AM 3/23/96, Claralw@aol.com wrote:
> another idea is to weld a nail or some such on the outside of th edent, pull
> it out, then grind the nail off.

For shallow, broad dents, I've had some success with this idea, but
soldered, not welded or brazed.  Use a propane torch and watch the heat.  I
read about this in some antique car magazine.  Take a penny and braze a
piece of welding rod at the center, solder the assembly to the dent, and
pull with vice grips.

If the dent is really broad and shallow, a wet plunger will sometimes work, too!

-Tim Parker
93 EV GL
60 Singlecab
29 Model A Ford

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