Abstract: The present invention relates to a gripping device for straightening work of a car body, with the aid of which gripping device the target of the car body being straightened is gripped and a straightening force is directed at said gripping device with the aid of a pull tool. The gripping device comprises a frame clamping member having gripping claws which can be brought around an edge of the target of the vehicle being repaired, in order to grip the vehicle, a rotatable fastening member pivotably mounted to the frame clamping member and a pull tool, such as a chain or equivalent, whereto the pull tool is fastened, whereby the rotatable fastening member is arranged to be rotatable relative to the frame clamping member of the gripping device, wherein the range of the angle of rotation of the rotatable frame fastening member is 0 to 180 °, such that opposite pull directions are achieved.

Abstract: A metal deforming apparatus to be used for purposes such as automobile repairs. A frame of the apparatus carries a vertically movable support structure which in turn carries a gripping structure for gripping a part such as a vehicle body which is situated over the vertically movable support structure, a suitable structure being provided for vertically moving the vertically movable support structure with respect to the frame. A horizontal telescopic beam assembly is carried by the frame and is capable of having its length changed by a beam moving structure. A clamp is provided for clamping a part which is to be deformed or for clamping a tool which is to act on such a part. A positioning structure carries the clamp and is connected with the beam assembly for adjusting the position of the clamp.