55 - 59 Front Fenders

[dsraven]

what pillar part are you looking for? front lower hinge pillar? thats what usually rusts out, but if that is the case look harder in the whole area because there is likely more to it than just a single hinge pillar. take off the little vertical panel just inside the door, on the rear of the kick panel by the door opening, and look down inside there for rotten areas. also take the grille off the floor evnt, open the vent or remove the flapper door and look inside the cowl through the opening. maybe use a mirror to see deep inside. there is a drain at the bottom visible when the fender is foff or from underneath. it plugs and then water builds up till it spills out of the floor and starts to rot stuff out. floor, front cab ounts, hinge pillar and related parts attached, step and rocker etc. pretty common and lots of guys just replace the lower parts instead of the whole pillar. also check the eyebrow area above the windshield for soft spots and areas above the roof gutter.