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| | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | Does any have any experience with rebuilding the bottom rear of front fenders (between wheel opening and front door edge) on 58/59 Chevy pu's? Since patch panels are not available for these years, rebuilding is only path. Mine are fair but previous owner had someone braze sheet metal on outside. Before I take to body shop I want to know the best way to proceed.
PS: I am a new to restoration, so be kind with comments and suggestions! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 | I have a '59 with the same problem. Luckily, the previous owner cut away the rust and applied some sort of brown translucent rust inhibitor to the remaining metal. He didn't attempt a patch, just left the holes.
I, however, am not so smart. For less than the cost of a professional repair, I have purchased a little Lincoln home / farm welder and will attempt a repair myself. I have since discovered that I should purchase the MIG accessory pack and practice that for a bit first.
BTW a guy here in Seattle, had an ad in the paper for two "perfect" 1958 fenders. He was asking $1,200 or best offer. I didn't call. Keep me posted on your travails.
"Happiness equals reality minus expectations" - Tom Magliozzi
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | Jim B: I saw the same ad but till I got them from Seattle to Knoxville I would be well over $1,500. That would translate to more than enough body shop time to fix what I have now. I have also learned that "perfect" in one person's eyes may or may not be the same to another person. Alway best to eye ball everything and then make your buying decision. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 | Jim B., email me at [email protected] . I may be able to help you. I tried your email and it was sent back.
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