How do I remove a sharp wrinkle

[tensecterror]

I have 1939 Willys coupe and the car was on its roof at one time. Former owner pushed out the roof to close to shape.

But now has very sharp wrinkles and creases on the roof. Most spots I can not get at the back very easy. I assume use a long spoon on the back on these?

Thanks,

[MP&C]

Trevor, got any pictures of the carnage? We can give much better advice that way..

[tensecterror]

Here is some pictures. Think I figured it out.
I measured the good side and made a contour template, looks like I really have to shrink it and the wrinkles should shrink away.

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[Jaroslav]

This is really terrible. But I've seen it several times. Once it was under a layer of 4 cm of putty, that's almost 2 inches. They used a pneumatic hammer to remove it.
Probably use heat and carefully repair and add sealant. Unless you want to make it again. It will be a 2 person job.
Maybe use a C hammer in the frame.
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[tensecterror]

That is a nice tool! I will heat and shrink, its really needs a lot of it.

These coupes are so rare I what to keep it original. Think there are only a dozen in the world in this shape.

[blue62]

I doubt very much that you can shrink the wrinkles away.
You will have to bring the metal up to your contour gauge. Opening and smoothing the wrinkles as you bring the metal up and then shrink the excess stretched metal back.
If you start shrinking the metal while it is in that condition your going to have a worse mess.

[Hans Goudzwaard]

FWIW.
There's a lad has a youtube channel . He does a fender fix with similar appearing sharp crease damage. He has a good channel.

https://youtu.be/NAivF5fohMg