The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts 1940 dump truck trying to get bed off!

I second doing it yourself. $1000 shop money is like 10hrs work at $100/hr billing rate. The price adds up quickly when paying someone else to do the work.

You'll be amazed how easily you can get a decent job with very few tools or equipment. You should be able to get it close enough for a thin layer of body filler with just a grinder, welder, some body hammers and some patience.

I'm a little confused why you believe the fenders need to be replaced. I looked back at the pictures and aside from a few dents they look quite solid. Granted the pictures don't show everything.

More often than not body panels that most people replace and throw away are better than anything that I own. If you do end up buying different fenders make sure you try to sell or give away your old ones....chances are if you hold on to them for a bit someone will be interested in them

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