How to Straighten a Core Support - Unibody Frame Repair

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Love the pull videos, when ever I do pulls now my brain seems to not only remember my previous pulls but also yours. As I don't do pulls as much as you it's good to keep the mind set fresh. Thanks for sharing

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome HKR - enjoy the rest of the week :)

[@45AMT]

Jerry always does a great job! Best part if you need help he doesn't mind giving you some advice. Thanks Jerry. Hope you had a great 4th. (Jason in SC)

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the kind words - have a great weekend my friend 😊

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice work, You have that frame looking pretty good. It should make it really come together and go together really nice.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for watching Rusty G - have a good weekend :)

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Jerry you really are the superman 🦸‍♂️ of autobody

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Luis - have a great weekend my friend 😊

[@bradstaffotd4715]

Great video you make it look easy keep up the good work and have a great weekend

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for watching Brad - glad you liked it. Have a good weekend too 😊

[@gm-lb9oe]

Another awesome video by Jerry!😊

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks GM - I appreciate the kind words. Have a nice weekend :)

[@jordanbest3926]

I feel like you could do this in your sleep! Thanks for sharing!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - thanks for watching 😊

[@johnpappas2060]

Bless Good video. Patience & concern makes good repairs. Thanks 😊

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks John & thanks for watching - have a great weekend 😊

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

One of the best in the business in my opinion, your channel is the reason why I want to do more collision work, have a great week Jerry 💪🏾💯

[@LakesideAutobody]

I love your comments UPK - you're a very kind person. One good thing about collision repair is you're always working on newer cars plus you're breathing less dust and fumes. As always, thanks for watching & have a great week 🔥😊

[@billsmith-ms9pu]

Yes they get good milage, I just hate working on those silly little cars with front end damage. Thanks for another one, sir.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome Bill :)

[@bobdown9414]

Great video Jerry very informative. Thanks

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome :)

[@BruceLyeg]

Nice job. It's almost like you've done it before!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Bruce - have a good weekend and thanks for watching :)

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great job as always Jerry. You make it look easy ! Have a good week !

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍 - you too my friend :)

[@bobvee5037]

Nice job Jerry.I love those collision repair vids11🤟

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad you enjoy them Bobvee - thanks for watching :)

[@bondpit8750]

Cool watching how that metal ‘relaxes’ back into its original stamped state when helped along by a pro. Muscle memory so to speak.

[@LakesideAutobody]

It does want to go back to normal like you say. You just have to encourage it - sometimes with big hammers and such 👍😊. Thanks for watching B - have a good week :)

[@blackenigma1054]

This was a good video in giving a lay person an idea of what goes into a repair like this.somebody left a whole mess of furniture in the street surrounded by cardboard i and need running over it, at first i didn’t think there was any damage. But when i got to work part of my front bumper was busted by the fog light all the way around to the splash shield. But when i open the hood it looked like it was pushed in and the drivers side fender has a gap at the top where it meets the door. Do you think that the front nose can be straightened out and what does something like that cost

[@LakesideAutobody]

It can be straightened but it will cost quite a bit I imagine. Frame work in major shops is expensive. Try a smaller mom and pop shop and see what they have to say about a price.

[@rodmacisaac5963]

Thanks!👍😎

[@excalibur._nzy]

Nice video! What’s the pulling machine that your using to straighten out ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's called an L Dozer type puller. This one was or is a Champ 10 Ton Frame Straightener - see the video description for more information :)

[@IM-nh8hn]

Can you share your preferred tool/ method to straighten those fender brace brackets where the fender bolts on behind the bumper. Thanks

[@LakesideAutobody]

If you are talking about brackets of any shape and size, I usually remove them and clamp them in a vise - then straighten. I have even cut brackets off (if welded) to straighten them - then welded them back on. If that didn't help - ask again :)

[@beborodner930]

Coukd it be a Toureg 660? They Seem to be the silent GOAT adv bike. In this price range... OR. DR650 :) the diy goat if you build it on the same budget as a T7

[@Dj39st]

Where were you able to obtain the correct measurements in order to use the trim gauge?

[@LakesideAutobody]

They have special software for that but if you don't have that or a body shop won't help you, you focus on "symmetry". In other words if a good side measures a certain amount then the bad side needs to be the same. If one diagonal measures 40" (known good), then the diagonal that was damaged has to measure that after the pull. Like making a square box - the diagonals have to be exactly the same to be square. Just like Geometry in 10th grade!! 😊

[@V84ever]

Question. While I'm doing welding sheet metal replacement on my dog leg and wheel arch, what primer do you recommend to spray to keep my work from flash rusting? I have Spraymax 2k epoxy primer for the repair but the cans only have a 24 hour window to use. Ill save that. Thank you.

[@LakesideAutobody]

If the vehicle is inside and you are not waiting months before working on it again, you can leave it. No one worries about flash rusting in a professional body shop - maybe because the job is done quickly. Although, even cars that sat in the corner for years didn't flash rust (Michigan). If you leave it outside then yes, you might want to hit it with some epoxy primer or even spray bomb paint. You'll want to hit it with a DA anyway when going back to work on it.

[@V84ever]

@@LakesideAutobody Yes the car is in my driveway in CT, humid here. I'm only able to work on it on a weekend as I work full time. I wanted to save the 2K epoxy sealer as the final seal before I do body filler. Any particular spray bomb primer you recommend in between weekends when I can work on it?

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@V84ever I would just grab any spray bomb primer. Just hit it lightly and the next time you work on it, hit it quick with the DA and you're right back where you left off. I like keeping one of those Speed Blasters around for hard to get areas too - like this - www.amazon.com/SpeedBlaster%C2%AE-Red-Model-007R/dp/B000IHUQ5E/ref=asc_df_B000IHUQ5E/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309735728871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16618391200961861797&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017131&hvtargid=pla-433803435768&psc=1 Tractor Supply carries the blasting media - like $12/bag :)

[@V84ever]

@@LakesideAutobody awesome thank you very much

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

Great video Jerry. I am not a guy that does that but I will with thses videos. I just got a small L . To start pulling them cars thanks for your wisdom. 🫡

[@Grimsaviour]

Good upper body measuring video, now it’s time to go back and actually measure the frame. That rebar took a solid hit and should be replaced. Where’s your spec sheet? 🥱

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Grim - enjoy the weekend 😊