I'm going to try to repair this fender

[MSmelcer40]

1ST I'm going to hammer it back into relative shape Maybe a wire along the edge...then try to stich the tear....nothing to lose and knowledge to gain.

[Vics Stuff]

It never hurts to give something a try. That is how we learn.
Vic

[Kube]

Originally Posted by MSmelcer40

1ST I'm going to hammer it back into relative shape Maybe a wire along the edge...then try to stich the tear....nothing to lose and knowledge to gain.

I can share the knowledge I'd gained through the years when handed something akin to this to finish. If a replacement is available, purchase it.

[MSmelcer40]

Kube,I'm learning metal work as I go...I do think I'm going to source a new fender down the road.Its amazing how beat up this fender is

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by MSmelcer40

Its amazing how beat up this fender is

[Kube]

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Originally Posted by MSmelcer40

Kube,I'm learning metal work as I go...I do think I'm going to source a new fender down the road.Its amazing how beat up this fender is

From my perspective, the time it would take me to make this "concourse" would far outweigh the cost of a much nicer fender.
A good one to learn on for certain.

[Marcus]

MSmelcer40: while I quite agree with and respect Kube, that fender is repairable and a perfect platform upon which to learn basic metal repairing and finishing. May I suggest your proposal for repair sequence is proper and you would be well~served to review a few uTube videos explaining metal propensities and working. Go for it, take your time and publish the results!

[Steve in Denver]

It might be worth investing in one of these, wish I had, it would have saved lots of hours and pounds of bondo.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Steve Kennedy

It might be worth investing in one of these, wish I had, it would have saved lots of hours and pounds of bondo.

[robib]

If you are going to try straightening, use a wooden slapper (hammer). Much more effective than even a body hammer, plus will keep stretching down to a minimum.

[MSmelcer40]

I love Harbor Frieght....there's one 2 streets over from where I live

[MSmelcer40]

I've contacted Eastwood and they have a set of hammers and a slapping file ....you say wooden?

[Newc]

Frequently it is best to have a fender bolted in place when working on it. May not fit if tried later. Newc

[MSmelcer40]

I've seen where they make a jig that replicates the bedside from a piece of plywood....I still will leave it bolted to the truck.....my plan is to resist completely disassembling the truck until I get it running and driving.then while waiting for the Engine rebuild I will do some bodywork.

[Lawson Cox]

If you do decide to repair that fender, PLEASE do not put a metal rod pr piece of wire in it. That is not nice to put it mildly. Repair it properly.

[MSmelcer40]

Is it Taboo or something to put a price of 3/16 " wire it the fender behind the lip....I actually thought some years had them factory......anyway I have to hold the torn fender aligned somehow

[Shu47]

I love it when people try stuff like this. I think you can save it and like you say even if you don't you gain knowledge.

Good Luck

[bobH]

Originally Posted by MSmelcer40

Is it Taboo or something to put a price of 3/16 " wire it the fender behind the lip....I actually thought some years had them factory......anyway I have to hold the torn fender aligned somehow

Some fenders that I have worked, have had a factory 'wire'. I wonder if you and Lawson are talking the same thing. No matter, I'd put whatever I needed in the bead, while working on it. And, remove later, if appropriate. Like others have posted, I'd see that fender as a learning experience. And, keep an eye out for a better fender, too. I recently worked some rear fenders on a 38 Plymouth, not quite as bad as what you have shown. I removed a bunch of filler, and putzed around with them over a month or so. When I quit messing with them, I was down to almost needing NO filler. And, if I was more patient, and cared more, I could have probably gone further. I'd call it 'learning', and also a little fun, as long as there is no schedule, and no peers or judge. Obviously, opinion.

[MSmelcer40]

Thanks.Shu

[MSmelcer40]

Thanks BOB