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Al K. · 07-10-2010, 04:50 PM

HI, Of all the tasks involved in rebuilding our beloved toys, I dread body work the most. I have a rear fender that has the extension that jogs over to the frame mangled pretty badly. Does anyone know of a resource for one of these pieces either NOS or repopped? I hate to think of having to fab one up from scratch. Thanks, Al K

Tom/SC · 07-10-2010, 08:10 PM

Donnie Smart in Valdese, NC. His a supplier of very good 34 Ford body parts that he produces. Phone #1-828-874-4609.

Al K. · 07-11-2010, 10:25 AM

Hey Tom, Thanks for the lead. I will contact him Monday. Hopefully he may have the part, or a good idea.

Al K.

FlatheadTed · 07-11-2010, 05:50 PM

This is not Rocket science ,Just fold a piece up in a bench vice ,Most of it is hidden under the 1/4 ,Or cut the old one away then fit Fender to the the car ,then slide the new piece in and scribe along for a new cut line ,The lip there is about I" scribe a line then fold ,When you weld make sure they match as a butt joint ,Tack each 1/2 for 2" then dolly it ,Then continue to the end ,then weld fully the same 2" then Dolly ,

X38 · 07-12-2010, 04:23 AM

As above.

Byron Warwick · 07-12-2010, 12:14 PM

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I had to do the same thing on one of the rear fenders on 'Merlot" I jsut cut some metal and started forming it. It took a while but it came out fine. Byron.

Al K. · 07-12-2010, 12:25 PM

Hi all,
I called Donnie Smart, but all he does are passenger car parts, no pickup parts. I will find some 14 or 16 gauge material and do the old bendum myself. I have made other parts this way, but was hoping I could find one already made.
Thanks Al K.

07-10-2010, 08:10 PM	#2
Tom/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 242	Re: 1934 fender repair Donnie Smart in Valdese, NC. His a supplier of very good 34 Ford body parts that he produces. Phone #1-828-874-4609.

07-11-2010, 10:25 AM	#3
Al K. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington Hts, IL Posts: 81	Re: 1934 fender repair Hey Tom, Thanks for the lead. I will contact him Monday. Hopefully he may have the part, or a good idea. Al K.

07-11-2010, 05:50 PM	#4
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: 1934 fender repair This is not Rocket science ,Just fold a piece up in a bench vice ,Most of it is hidden under the 1/4 ,Or cut the old one away then fit Fender to the the car ,then slide the new piece in and scribe along for a new cut line ,The lip there is about I" scribe a line then fold ,When you weld make sure they match as a butt joint ,Tack each 1/2 for 2" then dolly it ,Then continue to the end ,then weld fully the same 2" then Dolly , __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

07-12-2010, 04:23 AM	#5
X38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 166	Re: 1934 fender repair As above.

07-12-2010, 12:14 PM	#6
Byron Warwick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Corunna, Ontario, Canada Posts: 309	Re: 1934 fender repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had to do the same thing on one of the rear fenders on 'Merlot" I jsut cut some metal and started forming it. It took a while but it came out fine. Byron. __________________ IT'S NOT YOUR AGE, IT'S YOUR ATTITUDE !

07-12-2010, 12:25 PM	#7
Al K. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington Hts, IL Posts: 81	Re: 1934 fender repair Hi all, I called Donnie Smart, but all he does are passenger car parts, no pickup parts. I will find some 14 or 16 gauge material and do the old bendum myself. I have made other parts this way, but was hoping I could find one already made. Thanks Al K.