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Hi guys! Have any of you ever used a 'shrinking disc' for bodywork? I had really extensive body damage to the rear of the Town Wagon, it was a 'total' then it got rear-ended again! I amazed myself in that I was able to stretch & pound it all out, very close to original. The
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ben
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Date: July 19, 2009 02:02PM
they are tricky to use and in the wrong hands can be very dangerous.
you can use a propane torch and a blast of air from your compressor to get somewhat predictable results.
you can check your work with a wide felt tip marker and either a flat file or a long sanding board with 80 grit.
read this page for hammer/dolly tips:
[www.metalshapers.org]
if you must use a disc then this guy gives some good info on shrinking with a disc:
[metalshapers.org]
buy this book for a great overview on body work:
[www.amazon.com]
Ben
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1964 Dodge D100 426SW High Performance Package
www.cssregistry.com
you can use a propane torch and a blast of air from your compressor to get somewhat predictable results.
you can check your work with a wide felt tip marker and either a flat file or a long sanding board with 80 grit.
read this page for hammer/dolly tips:
[www.metalshapers.org]
if you must use a disc then this guy gives some good info on shrinking with a disc:
[metalshapers.org]
buy this book for a great overview on body work:
[www.amazon.com]
Ben
------------
1964 Dodge D100 426SW High Performance Package
www.cssregistry.com
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