Dented rim, can it be fixed?

I bought a 1989 gt body about 2 weeks ago. When i picked it up it had two flats, so i moved the one flat from the rear to the front so we could load it on the flatbed. I must have dented the passenger side front rim while loading it becaus there is a dent about 1.5 inches long and it sticks out about .25 inch. I was wondering if it is possible to pound the rim back in place using a dead blow hammer, or something like it? I really do not have the money for a new rim, let alone a new set so any idea is a welcome one! Oh, by the way they are center line rims, with a 5 spoke design not sure what material though....

Thanks,
Chris

Try this http://www.mindspring.com/~techbiz/wheelbender01.htm

thanks, but i fixed it with a 2x4 and a hammer....:)