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jmbstudios · 05-24-2009, 11:34 PM

How would you folks go about fixing this dent. As far as the bumper is concerned, I might just buy a new one....

Now I am not inclined nor do I have any experience with this type of work so I will have to find somone to do it. I would like to know if you think I should buy the a back end piece and have it cut out and replaced, or have someone bang it out and bondo it....?

Thanks for the suggestions.. I appreciate it. Also cost is a factor for me too..

*project 67 sub* · 05-25-2009, 12:53 AM

id try banging it out first and see how that works out. mine used to look close to that until i hammered and dollied it.

**kev2809** · 05-27-2009, 06:14 PM

I think I would cut and replace it. its a 100 bucks for the part. its right on the wrap around crease, and its gonna be hard to get it decent if you try to bang it out. plus you don't want all that bondo. just my .02

jmbstudios · 05-28-2009, 06:32 AM

Thats what I was thinking...

I thought I had seen the part for around 75 bucks..... I guess I would have to find a good shop to see what they would charge to cut and replace.

Living close to Mexico, I know I can take it down there and get all the bondo I need for next to nothing.

Rokcrln · 05-28-2009, 06:57 AM

A good shop can pull that out faster than replacing it. You should also end up with about the same or less filler if done right. Metal has great memory combined with doing the metal bumping correctly it really is not to bad of a fix. Yes buy a new bumper. Keep in mind with dent repairs how much access you have to the back side. In this case it is almost wide open giving great access.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 05-29-2009, 07:00 AM

The area behind the bumper looks pretty jacked (might even be torn?). I'd personally go with the replacement section. But that's me. I'm better at cutting/welding than hammering. The entire new panel doesn't have to be used.

jmbstudios · 05-30-2009, 12:25 AM

I am leaning towards the panel as the creases are pretty bad.

So does anyone have a good place to get a replacement panel?

I appreciate it.

Jeff

**kev2809** · 05-30-2009, 10:31 AM

classic heartbeat is where I seen them I ordered a few parts from them and they fit pretty good. plus the dude that sells them is super friendly. hell sit there and talk to you about his own rides lol. I've seen the same piece for around 80 but I've never used em..

05-24-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Body Repair question How would you folks go about fixing this dent. As far as the bumper is concerned, I might just buy a new one.... Now I am not inclined nor do I have any experience with this type of work so I will have to find somone to do it. I would like to know if you think I should buy the a back end piece and have it cut out and replaced, or have someone bang it out and bondo it....? Thanks for the suggestions.. I appreciate it. Also cost is a factor for me too..

05-25-2009, 12:53 AM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Body Repair question id try banging it out first and see how that works out. mine used to look close to that until i hammered and dollied it.

05-27-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,141	Re: Body Repair question I think I would cut and replace it. its a 100 bucks for the part. its right on the wrap around crease, and its gonna be hard to get it decent if you try to bang it out. plus you don't want all that bondo. just my .02

05-28-2009, 06:32 AM	#4
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Re: Body Repair question Thats what I was thinking... I thought I had seen the part for around 75 bucks..... I guess I would have to find a good shop to see what they would charge to cut and replace. Living close to Mexico, I know I can take it down there and get all the bondo I need for next to nothing.

05-28-2009, 06:57 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Body Repair question A good shop can pull that out faster than replacing it. You should also end up with about the same or less filler if done right. Metal has great memory combined with doing the metal bumping correctly it really is not to bad of a fix. Yes buy a new bumper. Keep in mind with dent repairs how much access you have to the back side. In this case it is almost wide open giving great access. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 05-28-2009 at 06:59 AM.

05-29-2009, 07:00 AM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Body Repair question The area behind the bumper looks pretty jacked (might even be torn?). I'd personally go with the replacement section. But that's me. I'm better at cutting/welding than hammering. The entire new panel doesn't have to be used.

05-30-2009, 12:25 AM	#7
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Re: Body Repair question I am leaning towards the panel as the creases are pretty bad. So does anyone have a good place to get a replacement panel? I appreciate it. Jeff

05-30-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,141	Re: Body Repair question classic heartbeat is where I seen them I ordered a few parts from them and they fit pretty good. plus the dude that sells them is super friendly. hell sit there and talk to you about his own rides lol. I've seen the same piece for around 80 but I've never used em..



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