Cutting Through A Weld

CTyler · Nov 23, 2005

I have a BIL that did the school thing and drove Semi's for a while or tried to. He just lacks common sense on stuff. He got let go from a couple places after bending up several trucks. The imortal words of Red Foreman come to mind. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Bird · Nov 23, 2005

( Maybe I didn't say it the way I MEANT it )

I know. I just couldn't resist. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Everyone had to learn somewhere, some way. There was a time when my dad drove trucks for a living, and both of my brothers have spent some time earning their livings in 18-wheelers. When I was a teenager, I used to have to drive some 14-wheelers (single axle on the truck and dual axles on the trailers) but that was so long ago that the trucks were gasoline powered Chevrolets and the trailer brakes were independent of the truck, operated by a lever on the steering column. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif So while I've driven lots of trucks, as well as cars, busses, and motorhomes, and pulled an assortment of trailers, I've never driven one of the modern 18-wheelers.

HomeBrew2 · Nov 23, 2005

"""Some things can be fixed, while others can not"""

Actually, EVERYTHING can be fixed ... some things are best left unfixed unless one is willing to accept the "fixed" situation. Personally, I decided to "fix" my situation many years ago ... it has taken this many years to accept the ramifications (sp) of my decision. I do not recommend my solution but, I do enjoy personal freedom more than some folks, so it works very well for me.
I wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Highbeam · Nov 23, 2005

Excellent point... the wrinkles fender will be a reminder. Though it may be a problem if she then considers it a beater and doesn't even try to avoid things anymore beacause what the heck, it's already smashed.

RedRocker · Nov 25, 2005

Red Foreman, my hero.

MikePA · Nov 28, 2005

To close the story...

I removed the wheel and tried using a sledge. Didn't work, the fender is too sturdy, the sledge just bounced off.

So, I got out the floor jack, a piece of plywood and a length of 2" x 6". I sat the jack on the plywood, placed the 2" x 6" on the jack pad and "pushed out" most of the dents from beneath, being careful the 2" x 6" didn't pop out and go flying. I used a pair of Vice Grips to 'clean up' the edge of the fender.

Servicable....until the next time. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Farmwithjunk · Nov 28, 2005

( To close the story...

Servicable....until the next time. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

Can we start a betting pool on what date "the next time" will be?

Good luck!