pop23235

Anyone with a suggestion on removing, or improving the looks of these dents? Someone over tightened.

TRP_IV

I don't think that's from over tightening. That looks like something hit it.

It would be difficult to get it perfect. Aside from one of those tack stud guns and a slide hammer (and someone to hold it while you work the slide hammer) I cant think of anything else. Maybe take it to a custom motorcycle shop? They may have a suggestion.

Looks like someone has already tried to fix that nipple. What does a new one cost?

Factoid

DeWitts makes reproductions with the correct date codes.

silver837

Factoid is on the beam here.
You can save the time ,trouble and money by going to DeWitts and they offer date codes and the bottom hose fitting tig welded from the inside.

Yellow6t7

You might try putting an M80 firecracker in and run. I've seen it done. It works!
Also be sure to put a heavy blanket over the tank so that when it jumps it doesn't re-dent itself.

hcallaway

Once it is installed you will not see much of the tank.

pop23235

I think that is my plan. Inside is just inaccessible.

65hihp

If you try the M80 trick you might end up with a burp tank shaped like a watermelon.

pop23235

And even less hearing than I have left now!

Yellow6t7

Seen it done! Was as surprised as anyone to see it work.

Tom DeWitt

How about fill with water and put it in the freezer?

pop23235

Interesting thought Tom. The way this restoration has been fighting me lately, I’m going to leave as is alone. I may come back when things are going better.

TRP_IV

I like this idea! You would need to find a way to cap/seal that overflow tube, but a great idea if you could solve that bit.

KC John

You could also call a paintless dent repair service. They might be able to get the dent out.