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08-22-2007 #1
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can fender be saved
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Attachment 18786 thinking of buying this fender for my 65 chevelle can it be saved?
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08-22-2007 #2
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Without being an owner of a Chevelle it's REALLY hard to tell what part of the fender that is. Is that a high-stress area? Or is it a headlight bucket trim hole?
I'm no body guy, but if you find all the fractures you can drill the end of them to keep them from traveling further. Then weld everything together. I wonder if you can weld a washer to the backside to further strengthen the hole...but if you can find a better fender and have the dough, get a better one and save some time.
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not sure what parts were looking at as well. I'm guessing a wheelwell bolt hole on a fender and I'm not sure what the other one is. If there is no other major damage, that thing can be saved for sure. Just clean-strip the area around the crack and weld her up. I like the idea of the washer welded to the backside though.
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Looks like a fender/ inner fender to me. It can be saved. Drill a hole at the end of the crack like Tony said, AND make sure you get the two sides of the crack flush with each other (don't lap it) before it gets welded.
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sorry for the bad pics thats what the guy sent me. crack is on head light trime hole on drivers fender.is this some thing you guys see alot on old sheet metal? whould you guys put this on a car you where building?these fenders for 65s are hard to find.thanks for your continued help on my build.
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You have to work with what you can get. If you feel you are capable of fixing these parts now, get them. Otherwise, you have to wait who knows how long for better fenders. And that is if any are out there.
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thanks i will by fender and fix it my self . also what size hole should i drill
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no bigger than 1/8".
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i go the fender today lookes good as soon as i weld it i will post picks .thank you for your help and your time.
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Not a problem, that's why we're supposed to be here.
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mine is the same on my 65 iam doing the same dill a small hole get a hammer and doller work it were it needs to be weld it and then did what little glazing needs to be done
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