OK, I used a wooden bat to begin rolling the driver side fender, just bent it in enough to not cut that tire on hard launches. But I want to finish it up and make it look good, and then do the passenger side to match. I have read the other threads, saying to put the baseball bat between the wheel and fender, and roll the car forward. I understand that, but I don't know if I have enough clearance to do it, since my rear tire is actually tucked up into the fender by about 1/2". So, can I just jack the back up and roll the bat with the tire by hand? Also, is the finish product supposed to be a complete fold or will it just be up at a 45 degree angle or less? Right now, I have just the top 12" or so rolled up at about 45, just enough to clear the tire. Any pictures of finished products for guidance? Also, which part of the bat am i using, handle, big end, or just whatever part fits in the middle? Using a T-ball bat that is short and has a pretty wide aray of thicknesses starting near the handle with a slow gradual increase in girth. Not one with a long thin handle and a quick increase to full size.
This is what i use, its expensive but works very well. I didnt want to take a chance of bulging my rear quarters, And didnt want to cut the lips. And if you have friends that need theirs rolled, donations can be accepted. http://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-roller-w-instruction.html
I have no idea, but I did find this video demo'ing how to use an Eastwood tool. Maybe it will give you an idea on how to work the metal even if using a bat. http://custom-wheels-n-rims.com/fender-roller.htm
I rented the Eastwood tool on Corral just a week ago. It worked ok, but I really was trying to not only bend the lip but to flair them out some as well. It worked for the rolling without a problem, but the tool really isn't designed to bulge them out. The results were not fantastic, but acceptable. I think that the bat idea would work fine, but you are going to have to find the sweet spot (correct size of bat) to get it to work. I actually folded mine straight up 90*.
What a funny car to choose to demonstrate on. Those fenders are like tin foil. Bent many of them just removing splash shields. I can see that tool being useful on our older cars though. Both my front fenders lips are rolled in. Was this a factory thing? It looks to perfect to be done after the fact.
It sounds to me like you have the right idea, but when I did mine I had the rearend on jackstands so there was no rolling the car around.
I am not going to roll the car. Mostly because I will probably not have any help, but also, I don't want my car moving hither and thither without ME behind the wheel So I bought the bat, and wanted to get some hints before I go at it seriously.
