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Old 01-14-2006, 06:12 AM   #1
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Profile:  1972 25' Tradewind
Oakhurst , Texas
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Big Dent

New at restoration just acquired a 1972 Tradwind 25 found much-rotted floor at rear under the shower pan. Also has a large dent in left, lower rear skin panel that has the tail light assembly in it. The damaged part is forward of the compound curved section.
I have never tried to beat out dents in 2024T3, but I have no Idea how to make a new panel with the compound curve. Short of a 100K-hammer mill.
Any ideas on ways to make the panel or a source that will sell or make the panel?
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Old 01-14-2006, 06:52 AM   #2
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Jim can you provide a picture of the damaged area? It sounds like the area you are describing is a flat piece and not compound. The only areas requiring compound curves on your trailer are a few pieces of the end segments, all the other panels including the curved pieces are just flat 2024T3.
If it is a compound segment call an Airstream dealer to purchase a new one, or Inland RV

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Old 01-14-2006, 08:35 AM   #3
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Thank you Richard, I do have pictures of the dent but this is all new and I can not figger out how to add the picture, still trying.
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Old 01-14-2006, 11:14 AM   #4
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When ya figure out how to post a picture , let me know !!!
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Old 01-15-2006, 06:35 AM   #5
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It's pretty easy actually. It just takes a few steps.

When you reply select the "Go Advanced" button under the text box. The window will refresh because it's about to change. Now, scroll down below the text box and you'll see an "attach files" section with a manage attachments button. Click on that, a new window pops up Browse to where you pic is, UPLOAD it (I know, another button), and then close that window when its DONE.

Now type your message and submit and your photos should show up...
In fact before you submit your reply you should be able to see the pic listed somewhere below the message.

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Old 01-16-2006, 07:13 AM   #6
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First try at Picture. Thank you 65GT
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