6thgen is trying Body Repair!

Well, I got my bumper pushed in by a Jeep Cherokee, and I want to try some body work So tomorrow I'm going to get some hammers and dollies. I've always wanted to take a shot at some minor body repair so here's my chance, there' s only a small amount of metalwork necessary which should be perfect for a beginner. I've been doing a lot of reading on the subject. Wish me luck. If I get this down, next is welding or tuning. I want to be a GOD!

PS: I know I still owe you guys pics of my new rims...they're not here yet, in due time though. Still need tires anyway.

hmm..thats one place that ive never gone...body work isnt my thing...good luck 6th!

I doubt it's mine eitther, but minor repairs, such as smoothing a slightly curved panel...could be something that takes time, but with $30 dollars worth of tools, you can save $700 bucks...like those guys who need timing belts. Start simple...then move on to the more complicated and mistakeless jobs.

good luck! keep us posted!

good luck take some pics

Welll I got the metal almost flush, but the opening is to small to get a spoon or dollie in, so I'm gonna leave this to the pros. No wonder people leave stuff alone...it's kinda of frustrating. It would have been easier if I could put a dollie behind the metal...but I don't feel like buying more tools.

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I doubt it's mine eitther, but minor repairs, such as smoothing a slightly curved panel...could be something that takes time, but with $30 dollars worth of tools, you can save $700 bucks...like those guys who need timing belts. Start simple...then move on to the more complicated and mistakeless jobs.

Yeah, if it works out you will for sure save some money, Good luck, this isn't exactly the easiest job around.

I see you have made quit a process body work is a tough thing to deal with i know i need to sand down som surface rust..... I once helped a guy we use a screen door to cut out and lots of bondo to replace a rusted out spot on a tauras its turned out really good u wouldnt have ever known it was replaced:>

Yeah, the part I was gonna do was simple, except one I took everything off and realized that I didn't have any rear access to the panel...I didn't have the tools to flatten it, once it was pulled out. So I gave up.

I guess thas a smart idea quit qhile your ahead of the game lol
bodywork is not an easy job thankfully my uncle use to do bodywork heheh so i can do anything well he can