Before
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...ension%20repair/IMG_3240_zpsdu09woxf.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...ension%20repair/IMG_3239_zpsc4240fjh.jpgAfter
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...ension%20repair/IMG_3238_zpsa1e8q40u.jpghttp://i1281.photobucket.com/albums...ension%20repair/IMG_3244_zpsqryygp7z.jpgAfter some discussions with some metal fab and body guys I thought what the WTH I can do this!!
I cut a couple of 1.5" X 3" sections of pipe then welded on the side fine thread bolts to screw into the door hinge mounting holes at the pillar, then inserted a solid steel rod through and rigged up a chain with ratchet boomer attached to the rear frame. Once tight and with some pressure applied I used a 4 ton porta power with puck attachment to insert down into the area through the access panel for the fresh air heater.To protect the panels from the inside I was able to use a piece of maple hardwood on the inside and used a 3" x 6" X .5" flat bar on the crease side.
Using pretty good pressure and pulling on the door pillar together the crease began to move slow and steady NO HEAT was applied. I had a coffee break came back applied pressure and tightened the ratchet a couple of times and let the magic happen, A couple of hits on the inside of the kick panel protected with another piece of Maple with a dead blow hammer seemed to help, I kept the pressure and pulled on it for 24 hrs then released and removed the puck and this is where it's at.
I did use a couple of sheet metal pliers and clamps to help straighten the vent fins, I still have some work to do to this, but I think it's looking a lot better than it did!
I'm not doing paint or extensive body work on the outside as the old girl has a lot of experience and I want it to show.
