Topic: autobody do it yourself help

[nuke]

just bought a new toy for offroading 88 Ford Bronco...low miles solid truck but body needs a little bit of bodywork and  I want to try to do as much as I can myself. One hole on door is right through and some surface rust here and there. Since this site is loaded with do-it-yourselfers and skilled peeps that have helped me in oh-so-many ways, I thought I would ask for advice ie: links, sites, books for the beginner. I will need fiberglass and bondo work.

thanks
nuke
 

[nuke]

bump    nothin'...really.?

[dusterdude]

keep your eyes open for hot rod and car craft magazines,seems like they do a bodywork special every other month.good luck.

[nuke]

thanks duster. Iguess the info won't come as easy as I thought

[mrblasty]

I was in the body repair field for 7 years, it's kinda hard to tell someone how to fix dents and work filler over the net, it's a hands on kind of instruction. Look into a class at your local community college.  My first bit of advice would be don't use the screw in type slide hammers, they create more mess.

[nuke]

thanks Blasty, I've found a few learning videos that you can rent or buy. I'll probably try a few or one . I've asked around and am starting to get an idea. I have a mig that I've never used and is calling my name. Now I'm looking for this crimpimg (hand powered like a plier style ) style tool to recess the existing truck sheet metal (once clean and rust free) so to weld the new material on flush. Any clue what this tool is called?
thanks
 

[scunny]

don't make it too pretty otherwise you might not want to get it knocked around

[mrblasty]

That tool is called a flanger, it creates a small step at the edge of the sheet metal.