Thanks Robert.
I really hate giving up on the donut dolly BUT I need to move forward. (maybe as a perfectionist, that's why restoring this car is taking way to long)
I don't have a dent puller but do have the O/A torch with the small tip. And as per your instructions will keep it from getting...
Due to my lack of progress with the donut dolly, I was thinking about trying O/A torch to shrink.
I have seen different methods on shrinking with a torch but how would you go about it?
Would a weld dot right in the center of the bulge be causing me any problems? I also noticed that it has a crack along the edge.
I'm sure it happened because of all the hammer hits it received.
I should probably re-weld it now before I get the metal moved into position?
I really appreciate your help! Your write up explaining the principles is absolutely amazing and makes sense.
However in my case (because of inexperience) I think my biggest problem is reading the metal, or knowing what to do and what not to do.
I agree with your assessment of my hap-hazarrd...