[Healeys] Frame repair (dents)

[Josef.Eckert at t-systems.com]

Mitch,
The worst dents in the main frame rails you will get out by welding a small
bracket with a hole to hook in a very large dent puller to the welding seam
where the dent is. Then give it a couple of knocks with the puller. When you
are happy with the area you did, cut off the bracket. It may take you a day to
get all the mayor dents out. Same you can do with the smaller dents and a
smaller puller. For the very small imperfections I put some lead on. Its time
consuming, but it worked for me and my frame is now absolutely dent free
(better than new) and ready for Concours judging.

Josef Eckert
Konigswinter/Germany

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Gesendet: Mittwoch, 29. Dezember 2010 14:04
An: healeys at autox.team.net
Betreff: [Healeys] Frame repair (dents)

Hello,

I am trying to figure out the best way to pull out the MANY dents on the
underside of my frame. I have tried an Eastwood stud gun (does not work, studs
pull off)  I measured my frame using the factory specs.....it is within 1/16
inch or so on all measurements.  But I have a couple major hits  ,many smaller
dents and the usual dents in the front and rear cross members from improper
use of a jack.   Any ideas ,do's and don'ts, methods,etc.  would be greatly
appreciated. The PO must have hit every rock,curb,parking block in his
way......the frame has no rust issues and appears in great shape (other than
all the dents)
Thanks
Mitch
1959  BN4