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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Car: 1989 Pontiac Firebird
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Body help needed!

Does any body know any good ways to fix a dent in a quarter panel?
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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Re: Body help needed!

how bad of a dent?
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Re: Body help needed!

eh not to bad. i just need to get it out before i start painting. look at my garage and look at my photos and you should be able to see it.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Re: Body help needed!

post a pic.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Re: Body help needed!

Yeah post a pic. I know it sounds funny but I have used a bathroom plunger. It has to be a decnt one, then put it in warm soapy water, and pull it out. It depends on how big and where its at though.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Car: A lot and 86' Z28 and 88' Camaro
Engine: 305, 383 and 565
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Axle/Gears: Frd 8.8 /3.27 and S60
Re: Body help needed!

I can help you, I own a body shop. What kind of body tools do you have.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Re: Body help needed!

Where are you located Big Dog? I have some questions.

Thanks.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Re: Body help needed!

Right now the shop is in Harvey but I'm going to be moving this year. (buying a new shop)
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Re: Body help needed!

I too am in the South Suburbs not far from you. I am limited on tools but I am buying some of what I need.
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