sooner,
On my 52 the passenger side front fender had cracked at the roll and collapsed leaving a nice crease right above the center of the wheel opening.
My body man popped it back out and Mig welded the crack then took a pc. of 1/4" round bar stock and formed it to fit the shape of the wheel opening lip and welded it in place on the back side to keep it from happening again.
Tim


1952 Chevy Shortbed

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