Fender repair............ - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TomsCheyenne · 07-02-2009, 08:34 AM

Can anyone tell me where I can get a patch panel? Mine was ruined by battery acid rust, along with the radiator support.
See attached photos

**twotrucks** · 07-02-2009, 08:41 AM

They make a patch panel for this. Check with any of the vendors that support the board.

Jacfourteen · 07-02-2009, 11:07 AM

this is a common issue, I have the same rust on mine (not quite as bad). you can get patch panels out of lmc or many others. good luck

TomsCheyenne · 07-02-2009, 11:08 AM

Thank you, which section do I look? I have been through the parts for sale section, where are the vendors listed?

TomsCheyenne · 07-02-2009, 11:11 AM

LMC only has the back, I just checked my catologue.

**john** · 07-02-2009, 12:14 PM

Wes at classic heartbeat has them.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...nder%20tip.htm

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Patch%20Panels.htm

TomsCheyenne · 07-02-2009, 12:47 PM

Excellent, thanks!!!!!!!!

PanelDeland · 07-02-2009, 06:53 PM

You wont find a used one.If you do it will be attached to a fender and they will want to sell you the whole thing.That area is so prone to rusting i don't remember ever seeing one that was good unless the whole truck had been redone or was so cherry it was a true survivor.

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2009, 07:54 PM

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BarryB · 07-02-2009, 10:16 PM

I have one that came with my project truck, It actually replaces the whole bottom of the fender. inner and out fender bucket.

19673ontree · 07-02-2009, 11:00 PM

I will give you a HEADS UP on the fender patch ,

THEY ARE TO SHORT , unless they have made a major change the patch is 1'' to 1'' & 1/2 short , I did mine by adding a piece of metal to it but it caused more bodywork to have to be done ,

A GREAT WAY I THOUGHT OF LATER IS AS FOLLOW's

#1 ORDER TWO OF THEM !
#2 CUT THE TWO LEAVING EXTRA METAL
#3 FIT THE EXTRA LONG PIECES TOGETHER AND YOU WILL ONLY HAVE ONE WELD SEAM

this is the best and most effective way to do this ,, unless someone could tell WHOEVER IN THE CRAP IT IS THAT MAKES THEM TO SHORT ! THAT

HEY BUDDY THE ARE TOO DANG SHORT !

19673ontree · 07-02-2009, 11:08 PM

here is a pic from when I was working on mine , you can see in the pic how much to short the fender patch was ,,

67ChevyRedneck · 07-03-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

You wont find a used one.If you do it will be attached to a fender and they will want to sell you the whole thing.That area is so prone to rusting i don't remember ever seeing one that was good unless the whole truck had been redone or was so cherry it was a true survivor.

The good truck parts come from California...

(They're true 67 fenders too!)

They're the most rust free set of original fenders I've ever laid my eyes on.

(And hells no they're NOT for sale!)

ebfabman · 07-04-2009, 09:17 AM

Wes has a write up on how to do this repair. Here is the link

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/fender_tip_repair.htm

Hope it helps....eb

jd4300fel · 07-04-2009, 10:33 AM

i did mine not to long ago, I did just like the article on GMC pauls web site
I also had to remove the back piece the curve was not correct,then i had to make a pie cut down the front to get the inside front edges to line up i am going to run a bumper this wont be seen.

07-02-2009, 11:08 AM	#4
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	Re: Fender repair............ Thank you, which section do I look? I have been through the parts for sale section, where are the vendors listed?

07-02-2009, 11:11 AM	#5
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	Re: Fender repair............ LMC only has the back, I just checked my catologue.

07-02-2009, 12:14 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Fender repair............ Wes at classic heartbeat has them. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...nder%20tip.htm http://www.classicheartbeat.com/Patch%20Panels.htm __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 07-02-2009 at 12:15 PM.

07-02-2009, 12:47 PM	#7
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	Re: Fender repair............ Excellent, thanks!!!!!!!!

07-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Fender repair............ You wont find a used one.If you do it will be attached to a fender and they will want to sell you the whole thing.That area is so prone to rusting i don't remember ever seeing one that was good unless the whole truck had been redone or was so cherry it was a true survivor. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-02-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	Fender repair............ Can anyone tell me where I can get a patch panel? Mine was ruined by battery acid rust, along with the radiator support. See attached photos Attached Images Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-02-2009 at 07:50 PM. Reason: removed WTB

07-02-2009, 08:41 AM	#2
twotrucks Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 383	Re: Fender repair............ They make a patch panel for this. Check with any of the vendors that support the board.

07-02-2009, 11:07 AM	#3
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Fender repair............ this is a common issue, I have the same rust on mine (not quite as bad). you can get patch panels out of lmc or many others. good luck __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

07-02-2009, 07:54 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Fender repair............ Please take a moment and look over the rules you agreed to upon joining the site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...nt.php?f=3&a=9 The reason you weren't able to post in the parts forum is becouse you are not a subscribed member. For subscribing info, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17 I modified your post instead of deleting it all together.

07-02-2009, 10:16 PM	#10
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Fender repair............ I have one that came with my project truck, It actually replaces the whole bottom of the fender. inner and out fender bucket. Attached Images __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

07-02-2009, 11:00 PM	#11
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Fender repair............ I will give you a HEADS UP on the fender patch , THEY ARE TO SHORT , unless they have made a major change the patch is 1'' to 1'' & 1/2 short , I did mine by adding a piece of metal to it but it caused more bodywork to have to be done , A GREAT WAY I THOUGHT OF LATER IS AS FOLLOW's #1 ORDER TWO OF THEM ! #2 CUT THE TWO LEAVING EXTRA METAL #3 FIT THE EXTRA LONG PIECES TOGETHER AND YOU WILL ONLY HAVE ONE WELD SEAM this is the best and most effective way to do this ,, unless someone could tell WHOEVER IN THE CRAP IT IS THAT MAKES THEM TO SHORT ! THAT HEY BUDDY THE ARE TOO DANG SHORT ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC Last edited by 19673ontree; 07-02-2009 at 11:01 PM.

07-02-2009, 11:08 PM	#12
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Fender repair............ here is a pic from when I was working on mine , you can see in the pic how much to short the fender patch was ,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

07-04-2009, 09:17 AM	#14
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Fender repair............ Wes has a write up on how to do this repair. Here is the link http://www.classicheartbeat.com/fender_tip_repair.htm Hope it helps....eb

07-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#15
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: Fender repair............ i did mine not to long ago, I did just like the article on GMC pauls web site I also had to remove the back piece the curve was not correct,then i had to make a pie cut down the front to get the inside front edges to line up i am going to run a bumper this wont be seen. Attached Images __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W Last edited by jd4300fel; 07-04-2009 at 11:08 AM. Reason: spelling

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