cast tail lamp arm

[Woodie1]

I have a cast tail lamp arm that looks twisted when mounted on the car. Do you think I can heat it with a torch & try to slowly bring it back straight without it breaking?

 

[Tinker]

cast wouldn't do well with bending. But it bent without heat. Made worth a try?

 

[Woodie1]

I'm guessing it was hit at one time. It's really stiff. Can't believe it left the factory like that.

 

[Tinker]

What part are we even talking about anyway. Yr wise.

 

[Charlie Stephens]

How about a picture? Is it cast iron, cast aluminum or cast recycled beer cans?

Charlie Stephens

 

[alanwoodieman]

if it is original ford it will not be cast but a forging, and can be heated and reshaped, if it is an aftermarket cast iron arm, I would probably cut it and braze it back straight

 

[Woodie1]

It is original cast Alan. Quite heavy cast. I will have to try it.

 

[McCready]

Yeah any pics could be sedan delivery

 

[deuce_roadster]

What Ford had an original cast aluminum tail light stand? What year are you working on?

 

[McCready]

33/34 sedan delivery they made repo ones

 

[Lawson Cox]

A picture would sure help.

 

[McCready]

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