Fender reveal tool...who made one?

[d.j. moordigian]

Last weekend at the swap meet I found a nice rear 28-29 fender for
$20(such a deal). The reveal down near the running board is flattened,
about 6" to 7" worth. Somewhere on the Barn somebody had a home
made tool for doing this, putting the sharp edge back in the fender.
I did a "search" but didn't find the thread for the tool/tools.
Any help...do you remember?

Thanks, Dudley

 

[Steve Wastler]

Here is a link to Will's site, he sells a fender bead tool. http://www.mantiquesresto.com/RestoredItems/ToolsSale/ToolSale01.html

 

[d.j. moordigian]

Thanks Steve...I will PM Will.

The one I remember, it makes the sharp edge more pronounced/wider between
the reveal and the fender itself. The only thing I can think of is an old time
can opener...but it wasn't mechanical.

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Dudley, Will & I both have made some for our own use. Mine use a pair of locking Vise-grips and I think Will's uses pliers. HERE is a link to his picture on his website. I have two that are used to crimp the bead, and one to crimp the wire edge.

 

[d.j. moordigian]

Thanks Brent....that's more in line with what I was remembering.

Don't you have one(tool)for the front fenders, up near the headlight bar,
for the line that runs front to back.

 

[Bob C]

Dudley, this link has some info on the front to back line.
http://home.comcast.net/~68c/front_fender.htm

Bob

 

[d.j. moordigian]

Bob,

Thanks, perfect, I looked in Kevin's stuff, but must have overlooked it.

Thanks to all.
Dudley

 

[Kevin in NJ]

Kevin forgot he put it there too!