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Old 08-23-2021, 01:13 PM
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Default Can Stainless trim be shrunk?

Hello all! I have a 1950 Chevy styleline that has been chopped. The belt line trim no longer flows with c pillars. My question is can it be shrunk in the corners some how? If so how would one go about to so? Would I "unfold" the flange and run it through a shrinker and the fold the flange back?

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Old 08-23-2021, 04:14 PM
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For your case, a different shape of pulleys. I deal with some things with that. Of course it's a tool for my EW. I couldn't by do with just one non-replaceable wheel at the top.

I don't know if it will work, but you could try it. The your bend is not that big.
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Old 08-23-2021, 10:21 PM
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Thank you. Any pictures of your tooling in action?
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Old 08-23-2021, 11:23 PM
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When we do either the old brass trim or the 301 stainless we fill the hollows with either tree pitch or lead (melted tire weights).
The "pyramid roll" is a nice design, allowing for movement of two of the three rolls (skateboard rollers).
Roll back and forth as you gradually tighten the pyramid.
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Old 08-24-2021, 01:22 AM
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The principle is clear. I guess I didn't take a picture. It is always a question of current need. Then I reach for this tool. Everything is in your hands and eye.
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When we do either the old brass trim or the 301 stainless we fill the hollows with either tree pitch or lead (melted tire weights).
The "pyramid roll" is a nice design, allowing for movement of two of the three rolls (skateboard rollers).
Roll back and forth as you gradually tighten the pyramid.
OOOHH! I think the light bulb just went off! Thank you!
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