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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 15 | the fender on a 1953 GMC 100? mine is rusted out where the fender bolts to the cowl. i hear its pretty common. i really would rather not buy a replacement fender. unless i really have to. im not afraid to make some sheet metal patches. but i dont know if some one doesnt know of a place that makes a kit to repair this? Fender cowl you can see the rust damage to the fender and cowl. i know i need to replace the inner to outer cowl and outer cowl.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I'm sure someone has, but I'd look for a replacement fender first. You may find a damaged one with the pieces you need still good if you don't find a whole one that is usable.
The cowl panels are available from most the old truck vendors so they aren't hard to find.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | I agree with OldSub that finding another fender would be more feasible. Most vendors that sell patch panels sell the cowl panels. I have never seen a patch panel for what you need. I would look for another fender, or possibly you can find one that took a light hit in the front and make one out of two if you like to patch things. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 15 | well thanks guys, i'm pretty handy with a tig and sheet metal i will start there and when I re do the truck in a couple 10 years when I have more money I'll do it right. the joys of being 23 and only working for 10.50 a hr.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | It doesn't matter what you make an hour but if you are good at TIG, you have the world by the tail! I find it is always more satisfying repairing something than buying a replacement. Good luck on your journey. I completely enjoyed the process and when people asked "how long", I told them ten years. That seemed to be good answer to give! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Go for it! My fenders looked pretty good until they were removed and I found most of the mounting flange area rotted away. If you have the time repairing/reflanging original fenders is better than the thinner repops. If you're paying somebody else it usually costs more to fix one than buy a new offshore pc.
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