In a message dated 11/8/03 5:43:18 AM Pacific Standard Time,
Raoul.L.Delmare@worldnet.att.net writes:
> If the b.b. shell could simply be straightened, any resulting paint
> damage would be even easier to repair.
>
> What can be done here?
>
Any crack that formed from the straightening could be locally welded. With
enough wet rags around the area, and a modern MIG or TIG (or whatever) inert gas
welder, there might not even be too much paint damage. I am not a welder, but
I've seen a lot of very small, neat beads laid on as repairs.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA