Brad is spot on guy. Bout half of them out there have had this
damage done to them and this question pops up every month of
so. And I think you've about covered the only choices available.
If the crease is shallow I'd opt for the stud puller, but if
it's really deep then replacing the panel metal may be the only
option. What ever you do....DON'T just fill it up with Bondo.
This isn't such a major problem with the later trucks because
the don't have the side vent. To date no one is making a
replacement panel with the side vent for the earlier AD's, which
does present a problem.

Denny G


Denny G
Sandwich, IL