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Old 07-26-2010, 10:19 AM
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And while it may seem redundant to pull it if you're just going to cut it all off the proper way is to get it on a machine, pull it/measure it to make sure it's square again, then cut off and replace whatever was really crunchd

That is the correct way. Just never seen a shop actually replace the whole rail.They ussually pull and keep it at that. To do the rail right I think the motor has to come out along with the AC box ect. I hate body work.
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Old 07-27-2010, 02:56 AM
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That is the correct way. Just never seen a shop actually replace the whole rail.They ussually pull and keep it at that. To do the rail right I think the motor has to come out along with the AC box ect. I hate body work.
You are correct sir. The motor is already out. We pulled it last weekend.
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Old 07-26-2010, 10:08 PM
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Old 07-28-2010, 04:09 PM
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good then get that paint off that Conte put on it
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