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Cut 'n' trim 'n' paste in small areas is about all I can offer as well.

I would possibly invest in a shrinker-stretcher if I had too many convoluted bends:

2-in-1 Metal Shrinker / Stretcher

Eastwood 51088 Eastwood Shrinker/Stretcher Combo Set

Dang - here I go, helping Randy spend his money --- again 8-}

Originally Posted by IC2

Dang - here I go, helping Randy spend his money --- again 8-}

'cause you're just so dang good at it! Seems that whenever you're around, I end up with tools / parts and a lighter wallet too! HMmmmm

Originally Posted by 34_40

'cause you're just so dang good at it! Seems that whenever you're around, I end up with tools / parts and a lighter wallet too! HMmmmm

But you NEED those tools - and my wallet always needs some help too

Originally Posted by IC2

But you NEED those tools - and my wallet always needs some help too

And that's exactly what I tell my wife! But.. But.. Honey... I, I "NEEDED" that (insert tool name/type here) tool desperately! And then take her out to her favorite restaurant or ???? (insert other diversions here)...

Works every time! Did I mention I found another old tractor to go with the other 2 that are in line for a restore? My other sickness! ROFL ! I have to create a lot of diversions! HAH!

Originally Posted by 34_40

And that's exactly what I tell my wife! But.. But.. Honey... I, I "NEEDED" that (insert tool name/type here) tool desperately! And then take her out to her favorite restaurant or ???? (insert other diversions here)...

Works every time! Did I mention I found another old tractor to go with the other 2 that are in line for a restore? My other sickness! ROFL ! I have to create a lot of diversions! HAH!

.....hmmmm, tractor, hmmmmm. I might have another for you if we ever find a smaller home. 1985-6 vintage ISEKI/Bolens 3 cyl diesel with about 700 hours -------- nah, runs too well, all it needs is a seat recovered with something besides duct tape and a good touch up so it wont need restoration.

My non car diversion is the 34 foot 5th wheel RV. I can spend too much on that. And I do need some impact sockets to -----nah ---- well, maybe

Stay with it Randy , wish it was new buy you are dealing the cards now with 2 of them . I know you can work this situation all out . We know its work but form here and looking at mine , I always hollar for Dave S LOL .

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Just do what you're doing Randy, replace/repair one section at a time. Short of making a new outer skin, about the only way to do it!!! With all the compound curves it would take an English wheel and a lot of experience to make a whole new skin for it.... Going to take a lot of time and patience, but it can be done...

Thanks, Dave. I guess my biggest reservation with these repairs to the lower decklid skin is that there is a lot of pitting on the lower back side, which makes for some precarious patching & welding. I've reduced my wire to .023 and adjusted my settings for 20 gauge but it's still very easy to blow a hole in the old metal.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Sorry to say I can offer you no guidance Randy. I'm just not a body guy! But I will say that the small repair you've started looks great and like Dave says, just keep at it! One section at a time.
Do the "easiest" first and that helps you practice for the bigger job(s) coming. You're doing good!~

Thanks for the encouraging words, Mike!! One thing leads to 1000 more!!!

Originally Posted by IC2

I would possibly invest in a shrinker-stretcher if I had too many convoluted bends:

Dang - here I go, helping Randy spend his money --- again 8-}

Yes, Dave, you are good at this!! Too bad you haven't figured out a way to get commissions on your recommendations. What you really need to find for me is a stretching tool that will work on my bank account!

Originally Posted by bluestang67

Stay with it Randy , wish it was new buy you are dealing the cards now with 2 of them . I know you can work this situation all out . We know its work but form here and looking at mine , I always hollar for Dave S LOL .

Yeah, Bobby, maybe I should keep my eyes open for a 3rd deck lid! You can't really have too many "needs a lot of work" parts lying around can you??