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Old 02-18-2015, 10:03 PM   #21
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Removing exterior corner panel

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Timk I am about to start removing panels too. How did it go for you?


My banana wraps were wrecked and I wrecked them more.
Any ideas?
I am tempted to just put them on anyway.
I am afraid to hammer the dents out!

Will get you my measurements and some photos of my project. Cruise around for more albums that are public,


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Dena

Dena,

I use an English Wheel to work banana wraps. A custom body shop may smooth yours out for you if you don't have access to one.

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Old 02-18-2015, 10:18 PM   #22
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Hi Kevin- I bought one and IT WAS HEAVY!! I couldn't even get it out of the truck. I lost hope and faith I could learn ANY OF IT! SO i returned it. I think I need to go find a hot rod dude and ask for help. I keep hearing $$$$ from others! THANKYOU!
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Old 02-19-2015, 01:49 PM   #23
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Hi Kevin- I bought one and IT WAS HEAVY!! I couldn't even get it out of the truck. I lost hope and faith I could learn ANY OF IT! SO i returned it. I think I need to go find a hot rod dude and ask for help. I keep hearing $$$$ from others! THANKYOU!

Any old school body guy or hot rodder should be able to knock this out for you. Beer and pizza will get you some wheel time in many small shops in my neck of the woods.
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Old 02-19-2015, 04:09 PM   #24
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Use a shot put

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Timk I am about to start removing panels too. How did it go for you?


My banana wraps were wrecked and I wrecked them more.
Any ideas?
I am tempted to just put them on anyway.
I am afraid to hammer the dents out!

Will get you my measurements and some photos of my project. Cruise around for more albums that are public,


https://plus.google.com/photos/11042...63767839658481

Dena

I just bought a shot put on craigslist ($12) and heated the banana wraps a little if it's cold.... I did mine in summer when it was hot.
Just rolled it around to get the shape I wanted.
I put a towel underneath to not scratch it anymore.
Then I just polished them up.
There not great, but good enough.
I'll get a picture later tonight,

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