Bent Rear Fender

[Magicman]

I was clearing a fallen tree a few weeks ago and one limb popped up and got my rear fender. Thankfully it did not get the hydraulic feed hose.

There is a fairly heavy crease as seen from the side.

And a frontal view. I know that this is just a battle scar, but I had to do something.

Enter the Porta-Power.

Pushing it out.

Ain't purdy but better than it was.

I'll go back with my hammer/dolly before I sand/wire brush and paint.

 

[Kubie L3400D]

Nice work.

 

[ctfjr]

I think you did a great job!

 

[woodman55]

I was clearing a fallen tree a few weeks ago and one limb popped up and got my rear fender. Thankfully it did not get the hydraulic feed hose.
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There is a fairly heavy crease as seen from the side.
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And a frontal view. I know that this is just a battle scar, but I had to do something.
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Enter the Porta-Power.
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Pushing it out.
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Ain't purdy but better than it was.
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I'll go back with my hammer/dolly before I sand/wire brush and paint.

well done.

 

[ve9aa]

Function over form. You can tell your kids or grandkids it was kicked by a Sasquatch

 

[Nicfin36]

As I like to say, "Close enough for government work." Just kidding, good job.

 

[Magicman]

We had Great Granddaughters visiting this afternoon so my "dimple dinging" will have to wait until next week.

 

[Pau7220]

Consider it a badge of honor… They’re machines that earn their keep!

 

[Magicman]

Of course you are correct but you know very will that I'm gonna mess with it some more.

 

[woodman55]

Of course you are correct but you know very will that I'm gonna mess with it some more.

Good looking machines are always worth more. Some hammer and dolly work plus a bit of paint will cost very little. I would be doing the same.

 

[Magicman]

So today I used my dolly and dinging hammer to straighten the crimped edge seen in the 5th picture above. It's wrinkled because the edge is stretched, but I say that I am ready to sand & prime. I actually did a bit more work after I took the picture.