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Kabwe · 11-10-2011, 12:42 PM

I repaired some 58 fenders and did not use patch panels. Just cut out the bad portion and use some 18 gauge sheetmetal and shape it to fit what you cut out.

58 Fender repair

I ended up cutting the front portion out and made a better patch to get a nicer edge. You notice it in the final pic.

11-10-2011, 12:42 PM	#2
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 58-59 Fender Rot I repaired some 58 fenders and did not use patch panels. Just cut out the bad portion and use some 18 gauge sheetmetal and shape it to fit what you cut out. 58 Fender repair I ended up cutting the front portion out and made a better patch to get a nicer edge. You notice it in the final pic. Last edited by Kabwe; 11-10-2011 at 12:47 PM.