Kent,
Hello, I was sent your web address by a Karmann Ghia Guru, Richard Troy. The nose on my 1968 Karmann Ghia met
up with the rear of a Pontiac and the Pontiac won. The Ghia had never been hit in the nose before,
so it's virgin metal, and other than this time, has not been stretched out. I have never attempted
body work before, but in order to escape the financial demands of local body "pullers", I'm looking into
doing the work myself. A few questions; which tools would be best for the job? What things
should I try, not try the first time? What would be the best way to tackle this job? Any
comments or info would be appreciated.
The Tin Man Respondeth:
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Strip chemically.
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Get photos or patterns of what you are going back to, both horiz. and vertical.
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Bump what you can with dollies, and push the heavies with a screw jack.
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Match the contours of tool to the anticipated finished surface. Think before acting, work schmaht not so
hard.
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Do not add damage.
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Look for the wrinkle that locks the movement- don't get a bigger hammer too quickly.
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Reverse the wrecking energy, or- take the damage out in the reverse order that it occurred.
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Never use rough-faced bludgeons sold as "shrinking-------"
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If you need shrinking info- get the tape"
Shrinking..
.".
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If you need detailed info on working out the contours-get the
tape:"Workshop on Basic
..."
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Work safely, think eye protection, hand protection, and ear protection.
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