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Topic: Ways of rolling the inner fender lip safely?
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forced331
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Anyone have tips besides using a baseball bat? Is there any good shops or people that due side work for this kind of job. I know Eastwood sells the right tool for it but its $300. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
Thanks
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1992 Ford Mustang LX (Original Owner)"Titanium Frost" 331stroker S-Trim, 5spd
2014 Ford Mustang GT- daily driver
Posts: 1154 | From: Sonoma County | Registered: May 2002
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Blind
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tin snips, cut every few inches then bend the tabs up.
baseball bat is easier though
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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forced331
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Thanks Blind, anyone else have more info?
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1992 Ford Mustang LX (Original Owner)"Titanium Frost" 331stroker S-Trim, 5spd
2014 Ford Mustang GT- daily driver
Posts: 1154 | From: Sonoma County | Registered: May 2002
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hidnn.o.s.
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Originally posted by blind:
tin snips, cut every few inches then bend the tabs up.
I've seen warpage with that way.
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R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
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Blind
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
quote:
Originally posted by blind:
tin snips, cut every few inches then bend the tabs up.
I've seen warpage with that way.
makes sense, its not as uniform a bend as using a bat
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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Rickster
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use a die grinder edge, reshape the edges with glass, finish with some Rage and paint to suit.....then beat the $h1t out of it with the bat..
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1965 ACCobra Replica (FFR MKll)
w/ 1992 LX convert. running gear
Planning ahead for that midlife crissis!
Posts: 131 | From: Cedar Ridge | Registered: Mar 2002
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Beavis
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if your tire is being cut, i'd recommend adding some spring lifters, basically won't let the spring go all the way down and won't touch your tires anymore...if u cut the wheel well u'll probably get water coming in later or alot of rust.
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92 LX 5.0 Highway
97 Ford Explorer - Oak Raider Ed.
Posts: 47 | From: OAK | Registered: Apr 2005
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hidnn.o.s.
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Tony, don't cut them, don't get lifters, just get them rolled....
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Beavis
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whatever u do try to avoid cutting, will cause serious problems in the future ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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92 LX 5.0 Highway
97 Ford Explorer - Oak Raider Ed.
Posts: 47 | From: OAK | Registered: Apr 2005
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asskickn88
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
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Originally posted by blind:
tin snips, cut every few inches then bend the tabs up.
I've seen warpage with that way.
I did that on my old car and it came out bad... just use the bat, I did on my new car and it worked great.
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Three 540 Bimmers and a 5.0 Explorer.... got a Ford back in the stable!
It's time for the country to do what Obama's own father did.
Abandon him.
Posts: 6069 | From: Rocklin, Ca | Registered: Oct 2004
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STREETFIGHTER50
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That's tight! Is that the same tool Cort has?
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'89 Coupe-Kurgan Tuned 498/491RW, Vortech SI, 351W
Posts: 3925 | From: SF Bay Coastin' to Rocklin | Registered: Jun 2003
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