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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | I wasn't going to buy one, but I noticed the dings on the back of the cab on my 48 two ton are right where it is boxed in by the interior supports. I can't get a dinging hammer to it. So I am going to open up for the HF stud gun. It is on for $99 and I have a coupon for 25% off. For $75 and probably limited use, I'll go for it. I don't know how to get the dings out any other way. Don't want to drill holes.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 66 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 66 | Super55,
You won't regret it. I tried mine on those cab dings last week with a lot of success. I'm trying to use as little bondo as possible. I was able to pull small dents so that only high build primer will be necessary. I borrowed some techniques from the paintless dent removal guys. Here's what I found that works:
I polished the area so that I could watch the reflection while I pulled the dent. A fluorescent light works great for the reflection.
I only used a short pulse to weld the studs. The studs can be twisted off and reused a couple times.
Instead of using the slide hammer, I made a "bridge" tool. It's a steel bar with a small hole that is supported at each end about 3/4" away from the surface. The welded stud pokes through it and I pull it slowly with a pop rivet gun. Very controllable.
A dent the size of a quarter may require 8 pulls or more to progressively bring the surface up where it should be.
Use a sanding block to scuff it lightly to see if you have any high spots. Tap them down a little if necessary.
When you're satisfied, lightly draw file over the area.
Dave Evans
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Hey thanks for the tips. I picked up the stud gun. I'll try your pop rivet tool idea. Sounds like a very good idea.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 129 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 129 | Super, did they let you combine the 25% off coupon with the sale price?
Ed Miller
'58 Apache short Fleetside half ton Napco
Falls City, OR
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | Oh no, if you read the fine print on those coupons they can not be used on welders, tool boxes... etc. All the big ticket stuff.
I did read it before I went to the cashier, but she also brought that to my attention.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | So, are you going to come over and pull the dents in my fenders to practice Paul? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,972 | You should have just left it with me!
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 | Hahaha! The old bus has had another 900 miles or so on it now. That's allot of walking! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 466 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 466 | I've got a HF stud gun and it works great. | | |
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