Thanks, Brad
Actually, I was planning on forming just that last roll at the wheel opening after at least tacking the patch in place. My thought was it would be easier to match the existing roll that way. The main part of the patch lays close to the contour to what remains of the existing metal.
My question was more directed at whether I should cut a big gaping hole in the fender the shape of the patch or use some of the remaining metal to hold the fender shape till the patch is tacked in place, then cut out the rest of the rusty old stuff.
I do have MIG and O/A capabilities.
I'll try and get a pic of the stump posted up. I cut it out of a white spruce log that I tracked down. The bowl is about 2" deep - used a skil saw to cut it, then finished up with a chisel. It's not that pretty, but does the job.
