How can you get rid of a "cross member" dent?
1970 cross member dent
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Re: 1970 cross member dent
I assUme you mean the front cross member dent from the tempting, but improper use of a jack.
There is a tool to remove the dent, but it is expensive for a one-time use situation and requires the removal of one spring to get it in. Of course if one is doing an entire chassis ... well it is more justifiable.
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There is also a front cross member panel, if you want to go at it this way:
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/ProductDetails.aspx?pid={bc5617d7-1d48-41a4-bdc0-864b11e00518}&gid={13b94323-3f0b-4c7e-8c87-d288120cc75e}&GroupName=Frame+Repair+Components&pn ame=63-82+Frame+%231+Front+Crossmember+Repair&Referer=&Al ias=&ptct=SGR-SR&CTitle=&
Then some people just cut off the bottom piece of the cross member, pound the dents out and weld it back together. Of course having a welder and the skill to use it makes this method easier.
Chose your poison.Terry- Top
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Re: 1970 cross member dent
Jim our Louisana buddy Gerald Avery has one of these gadgets. I know he would let you use or rent it. Hope this helps Reed- Top
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Sure would be nice to be able to rent that tool. I have the GM tool that was used on the A-frame to remove the spring versus breaking the ball joint.
I would definitely consider loaning my tool out in exchange for borrowing the dent removal tool.
Bill- Top
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Re: 1970 cross member dent
There are many tools that will make working on your Corvette easier, but are too expensive for the one-time use a DIY restorer would put them to. Some chapters will loan these kinds of tools to their members. That is just oen of the many advantages of chapter membership.Terry- Top
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