When I put those reinforcing plates on my rear fenders, I had everything epoxy primered and then ground off a small spot on fender and plate so I could spot weld them like Phil did. I also put seam sealer all around the plates in an attempt to keep water out. Any place that traps moisture is a rust haven.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.