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Old 05-15-2004, 01:59 AM
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Anyone want to lend me one? I dont have the $500 to drop on the tool at the moment. If you know of a reasonable place in NJ, Id apprecate that info as well. Thanks!

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you know I have heard of this 'rolling' so many times but I have no clue what it looks like or what it involves can someone fill me in?

also I dunno if they have it but most auto parts places like advanced and I think pep boys rent out tools with a small deposit so if it is done with some type of common tool they may have it i know they have spring compressors and things like that.
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If you look in your wheel well you'll notice that the lip of the opening is folded in towards the inner fender, usually at a 90 degree angle. Rolling the fenders bends this lip up at a more severe angle in for more clearance.
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Originally Posted by macncheese
If you look in your wheel well you'll notice that the lip of the opening is folded in towards the inner fender, usually at a 90 degree angle. Rolling the fenders bends this lip up at a more severe angle in for more clearance.
I remember seeing on a car how-to-show back a while ago, they used a base ball bat. They did it on an old Chevelle, but i would think the theory would be the same. Set the bat in at the popper thickness, and have some one move the car forward slowly. Personally, i have never done it, but i would think it could be done in this manner.
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Originally Posted by OKIHost
you know I have heard of this 'rolling' so many times but I have no clue what it looks like or what it involves can someone fill me in?

also I dunno if they have it but most auto parts places like advanced and I think pep boys rent out tools with a small deposit so if it is done with some type of common tool they may have it i know they have spring compressors and things like that.
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Old 05-15-2004, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by CBSIMONSEZ
Originally Posted by macncheese
If you look in your wheel well you'll notice that the lip of the opening is folded in towards the inner fender, usually at a 90 degree angle. Rolling the fenders bends this lip up at a more severe angle in for more clearance.
I remember seeing on a car how-to-show back a while ago, they used a base ball bat. They did it on an old Chevelle, but i would think the theory would be the same. Set the bat in at the popper thickness, and have some one move the car forward slowly. Personally, i have never done it, but i would think it could be done in this manner.
get ready for paint chip. they have to heat the paint certain temperature to avoid chipping. plus i don't think you could have an even roll with a bat.
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Old 05-15-2004, 10:23 PM
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How fenders are rolled on overboost.com

http://www.overboost.com/story.asp?id=131
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when this was mentioned sometime ago i never knew what it meant but i actually did this before on my old 94 civic hb
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Default NJ Fedner Rolling Shop

Try Rayco at 311 Route 46 East in Little Ferry, NJ. 201-807-9444
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Thanks man! I'll give them a call after the holiday.
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tirerack.com rents this tool.
however after calling them, there seems to be a long wait.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...eyword=rolling

is the cheapest place I've found.

just remember to use a heat gun
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Baseball bat!
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Old 07-20-2004, 05:28 PM
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You should also check around your local forums. I know of a local guy who just bought one who rents it out for $50.

I also know of a couple 240 guys who's rollers are making their rounds cross-country as different people use them.

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