[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by oem4me

That's going to require some serious hammering. Sometimes a better approach (or at least one that takes less effort) is to temporarily weld some sheet metal tabs at key points in the damage area, and pull it out with a come-along. This is akin to a stud gun on steroids. The tabs can be made with holes in them so a hook can grab them. You'll just need to steady the cab and have a solid anchor post for the hand winch. Got a big tree?
Obviously, once the damage is yanked out, the tabs can be cut/ground off, leaving no holes in the body. This could do the rough work, then you tune it in with a hammer and dolly. The idea is work smart, not hard.

Thank you for this explanation. I had not thought of doing that, and if I decide to repair it, I probably will do that. I've got a come-along and a couple good sized trees at the house.
I have a lead on a cab that's already been cut up, but I need to go check it out first to see if it is better in that area than my truck