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Originally Posted by randyr

Here's what I'm using to work the dents out.....the new guy, MP&C, who has the 65 Fairlane build thread suggested using pvc pipe fittings as dollies when working out these dents. They give support around the dented area but don't cause the extra stretching that can occur when hammering on a steel dolly. It's a slow and tedious process but I figure the smoother I can get it the less filler I'll have to use.


Thats cool Randy, I`ve used wooden blocks shaped to fit sometimes but never thought of pvc, thanks for the tip. and yours is turning out great....

Thanks, Rich! MP&C starts posting on this thread at post #13 and gives a lot of great info & tips Aoto Body explained..

It's worth a look.

Originally Posted by randyr

Well, Mike....Dave said 1000% improvement, so what you're saying is 900% LESS!!!

Thanks for the encouragement!

You know what Randy?? You're right... just stuff it all into boxes and I'll come by and haul it off for ya!

Your work is getting tight Randy , I could flight you to the windy City for some garage time LOL

I think the shrinking disc would be the wonders for this panel . I wish I had one to run it over on

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Originally Posted by bluestang67

I think the shrinking disc would be the wonders for this panel . I wish I had one to run it over on

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Yeah, Bobby, I'm intrigued. I just watched this video about a shrinking disk... Wolfes Metal Fabrication Shrinking Disc demonstration - YouTube Thanks!

When we went to the Reno swap meet about 6 years ago we watched them beat the crap out of a fender and pull the dents back out with a shrinking disk, just amazing how quick he was with it.

Does it matter how big the shrinking disc is? I've seen 4" & 9" available. I only have a 4" angle grinder....will the 4" disc be big enough for what it needs to do on my lid?
Thanks...

Randy I want to say it was a four inch disc, but that was long ago, its a memory thing now...

During my internet 'wanders' I saw where someone had made a shrinking disc out of common pieces of steel. While not as glamorous as the $50 version, will work well. There are a bunch of threads if you Google.

And for once Randy, trying to SAVE you $$$ instead of the usual

Originally Posted by IC2

During my internet 'wanders' I saw where someone had made a shrinking disc out of common pieces of steel. While not as glamorous as the $50 version, will work well. There are a bunch of threads if you Google.

And for once Randy, trying to SAVE you $$$ instead of the usual

Thanks, Dave!!! I DO appreciate the $$$ saving efforts!!! That's a big change for you!!! I'm so kidding!.....sorta

As Dave said home made will work , you are really just creating heat thru friction , so a home made one would be fine . Dave I like that idea myself . The stainless is just harder and won't wear as bad is all I would think .

Originally Posted by bluestang67

As Dave said home made will work , you are really just creating heat thru friction , so a home made one would be fine . Dave I like that idea myself . The stainless is just harder and won't wear as bad is all I would think .

Bobby - after I 'penned' my response to Randy, I removed a worn out solid edge 7" saw blade from my tile saw and may just see if I can make that into a shrinking disc. There is still a tiny bit diamond grit on the edge, but it may come loose with some heat and may anneal the disc enough to be dished a little bit. Low on my list of things to do though :-/

I have a 4" hole saw and some 16 gauge steel. Could I just cut a disc, drill a 5/8" hole to fit my angle grinder the dimple it a bit and make it a little concave?

Originally Posted by randyr

I have a 4" hole saw and some 16 gauge steel. Could I just cut a disc, drill a 5/8" hole to fit my angle grinder the dimple it a bit and make it a little concave?

That angle grinder will be too fast - mine runs at 11,000 rpm - and will end up burning. The hole saw might come apart at the weld. I would be using my big Hitachi grinder/polisher which runs 600-3600 rpm and probably at some speed around 2000 or where ever it 'felt right'.

Originally Posted by IC2

That angle grinder will be too fast - mine runs at 11,000 rpm - and will end up burning. The hole saw might come apart at the weld. I would be using my big Hitachi grinder/polisher which runs 600-3600 rpm and probably at some speed around 2000 or where ever it 'felt right'.

Hey Dave, just for clarification, I was only going to use the hole saw to cut out a 4" disc, not as part of the shrinker. you know, sorta like eating the donut hole instead of the donut...

One of the sites suggested taking the shrinking disc up to 6000rpm for faster heating of the area.

I have a Makita 5" disc sander that runs 4500rpm. If I can figure out a way to make a disc for that it might work well. Will let you know....