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Tom Feramenti

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possible to fix fender front corner?
« on: January 15, 2024, 03:10:26 PM »
After I sanded the putty, some old damage came out. Apparently there is no repair panel on the market for this area. Has anyone ever repaired this area?

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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2024, 03:13:55 PM »
There are people that could metal finish that fender......Joe
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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2024, 03:26:06 PM »
Tom which car is that on?

I used to have an extra fender that was rusted in other areas that I *think* I MIGHT still have.

If I have it and it’s good, I might be able to cut out a piece for you. Let me see. It may have been put in the scrap pile and might already be gone. The problem is the scrap pile is mostly buried in a 2 to 5 foot snow drift.
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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2024, 03:35:19 PM »
thanks for the quick reactions! :D

I can tin the fender, but then it won't have the correct inner radius to the headlight.
The fender is rust free, too good to throw away.

Bryon, this is a '68 RS, but the standard fender would also help me if I... If I wasn't 16h away I would come help you with the snow :-)

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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2024, 06:17:08 PM »
Here is the progress. I got a metal patch from a standard fender. I was able to adjust it so that it now fits in my RS fender

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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2024, 11:02:51 AM »
Looks good Tom

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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2024, 11:41:39 AM »
Make sure the fender does not have droop after all the front sheetmetal is bolted up tightly. Many cars have droop that never gets fixed. Cars do not leave my shop with this unsightly issue.

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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2024, 12:19:47 PM »
 Tom,
   
    What method of welding did you use?

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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2024, 01:06:05 PM »
Looks like MIG welding to me,......nice job.

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Re: possible to fix fender front corner?
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2024, 08:30:50 PM »
Thank you guys, yes i have weldet with mig. @ Sauron327 do you mean when the subframe bushings sag? do you have a picture of a drooped Fender?