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Is it possible to fix this? This is the front right fender brace for my 57 Chevy truck. Vice or heat?

Thank you!

Last edited by UnklRod; 07/11/2010 8:02 AM.

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no heat necessary, just grab the ends, put the bend against a solid surface and bend'er back [if necessary, use pieces of pipe on the ends for more leverage] - once straighter you can put it on the concrete floor and rap it to perfection with yer BFH

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Cool I will give it a go today.

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Bill,
Got'er fixed .
Next question:
Is it worth fixing this ? This is the for the rear passenger side fender. The brace screws into the frame. Or just break down and buy a new or used one? new about $45 pair. old $22. I do not have a welder. to fix.

Last edited by UnklRod; 07/11/2010 6:00 PM.

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thumbs_up finding someone to do the welding should be cheaper than used [or maybe someone here would donate one], just need to get a bolt the right size, slightly longer than the broken off threaded end, cut the rod back clean, and have it tacked on, 2 minute job .... bring'er by, I'll do it grin

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