Fender Jig

[Dennis Pereira]

I'm digging through my scrap pile to make a welding / sandblasting / paint / bodywork jig . that I can move around easily back end will be some heavy steel tubing in a T shape that I can clamp too . I do all my welding out side so this thing will helpful I hope . I can do all my work standing and save my knees and back . I have a pile of fenders to work on .

[Tiny]

Nice simple Jig. Are you going to support the tail of the fender also? How's the fire situation out there going?

[Dennis Pereira]

Originally Posted by Tiny

Nice simple Jig. Are you going to support the tail of the fender also? How's the fire situation out there going?

The square steel tubing in the last pic will be the support for the rear when finished . No fires close buy but a lot of drift smoke scary dry but its a normal California summer . Seems fires burn year round any more .

[Tiny]

I have a buddy like 3 miles down 29 from the lake. I finally heard from him, he's ok just hasn't had power for a while. You guys just don't catch a break down there

[Dennis Pereira]

Finished well for now anyway might weld some nuts on for all thread adjustments to move the rear up / down / right / left . Just move the fender bracket for a right front fender or add a rear fender bracket to work on rears .

[Kevin in NJ]

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Sorry to rain on your parade, but that jig has limited use.

If you are going to do any major body work to a fender it MUST be in a place where the bracket is held in the correct position. On the frame it would have the light bar going across. It must have the frame flat area with properly positioned holes. You also need a properly located running board.

What happens is any minor change to the bead length or the crown of the metal alters the total shape of the fender. Your jig will let you make a beautiful looking fender that does not fit on the car. The pair of fenders I got appeared to be great, you would have paid good bucks for them. They were worked off the frame and would not fit. The front drooped quite a bit and the back could not be pull far enough up and out to mate up with the running board front.
Plus you need to work the bead to make it in line with th edge of the running board and vertical.

[kenparker]

Kevin is right on with that advise.

[Dennis Pereira]

Kevin your right it has limited use welding / sandblasting / painting and body work . I Know fit and finish needs to be done on actual frame and will be . its just an helping hand for me and can be moved to a shady spot . Its easy to carry the fenders into the barn to check fit with the rest of the necessary parts . All the fenders I have will fit there all original parts they just need work .

[Kevin in NJ]

FWIW, at the end of my fender hints on my website I have a picture of my fender bead 'can opener'. You will want to make one as it does wonders for speeding up the correction of the bead line and altering the shape of the metal above depend how you move it.

[Bob Bidonde]

Get a clothing rack with wheels. Hang your fender vertically and there you have it.

[Dennis Pereira]

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Get a clothing rack with wheels. Hang your fender vertically and there you have it.

I already have a rack .

[Keith True]

I have a front half of a frame to use for fenders.I have pairs of both 28-29 and 30-31 fender braces and headlight bars to use on it.I made brackets for the rear to hold the section where the running board bolts on,for both 28-29 and 30-31.I set it all up on horses and it stays put while working on it.No more chasing the fender and jig around the garage.I have some 3/4 plywood cut into the curve of the rear fender shape.with studs that I can bolt the fender right on to.It works well for the coupe,roadster,and pickup fenders,I expect the sedan fenders would need another jig.I can clamp the plywood in a vise and work on it at eye level.

[Dennis Pereira]

My jig worked great I was able to sit in a chair and dolly the dents and warped metal where I welded up some bullet holes . I need to change the fender bracket or fix it being that its bent and pulling on the bead . This was a practice fender but I'm starting to like it no breaks in bead and only one small ding on the bead next to fender bracket bolt . A nice breeze and the shade of an oak tree made for a pleasant afternoon .

[Russ/40]

Good for you Dennis. By the way, that's a great fender for a practice one. I'd say your jig is a great help.

[Oldbluoval]

At the end of the day......
Kevin is correct..use the frame, braces, light bar etc that the fenders will eventually end up with. Also tie them to runningboards

[Dennis Pereira]

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

At the end of the day......
Kevin is correct..use the frame, braces, light bar etc that the fenders will eventually end up with. Also tie them to runningboards

At the end of the day some people don't read the whole post I can't weld or grind where the frame is my barn has hay stored inside so fire danger . I know the fenders need to be fitted and will be . The frame is mostly restored and painted and running gear installed. I'm just working on some old fenders that I have that most likely won't be used on my project . Thanks for the suggestions ?