dent above left front fender

mgp51 · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:01 am Post subject: dent above left front fender

i am new to samba. Joined last month and this is my 2nd inquiry. I'm restoring a 67 bug. Getting ready for some body work and notice that when I pulled the left front fender there is a small ripple in the body just above where the fender bolts to the body and runs down to the door hinge. Did not notice it when I bought the car. It's white. Question is, can this be pulled out or does that particular panel need to be replaced. Car does not appear to have had any front end damage. Seems to be intact. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

panicman · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:20 am Post subject:

Hard to say without seeing it. Can you post a picture? Most stuff can be straightened, but that can be a hard area to access, and you certainly don't want to make it look worse.
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mgp51 · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:40 am Post subject:

Thanx. I'll try to get a picture posted by tonight. It is a tough area to get to

buguy · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:35 pm Post subject:

There isnt much that cant be straightened. But you may want to take it to a compitant body shop that has the tools to do it right.

mgp51 · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks all. I've been sanding and fixing little dents so I will take it to the shop thats going to finish the prep and paint and let them handle it. Thanks again for the advice.

djway3474 · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:36 am Post subject:

sounds like a front quarter panel distortion from a slight front bumper impact. if that is it you need to get it on a stretcher as the inner panels are also out of position


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