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steelie repair?

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:14 pm
by 12honderd
I know this isnt a frequently visited thread but if anyone comes across this in the vancouver wa area im looking for a decent place to fix the lip of my steel rim. I curbed it and need the lip rolled back out.
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Re: steelie repair?

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:17 am
by DRIVEN
Hammer.

Re: steelie repair?

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:34 pm
by 12honderd
Doesnt help it pinched a weight on too... i might just have to hammer time it

Re: steelie repair?

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:36 pm
by yello620
Yup, 3-5lb ball peen hammer with the tire still mounted and inflated. You will be surprised how easy it will bend back.

Re: steelie repair?

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:41 am
by RedBanner
The weight comes off with channel locks easy enough, then alittle tappy tappy, could get you real close. Ive got tire bars, if it has to be worked from the back at all.

Re: steelie repair?

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:51 am
by 12honderd
Cool might get down on that wheel this weekend see if i cant figure it out. Did you ever figure your fuel pump dilemma out???

Re: steelie repair?

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 12:53 am
by RedBanner
Thought I got it solved, I did not....