Would it be Sacrilegious..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 01-20-2003, 05:48 PM

to trash this fender. I know there is a lot of good welder/body folks on the board that can do miracles. My skills are not that good and I was just going to trash this and/or use it to pratice welding on...when I get my welder...

I did not want to anger the great Chevy Gods by trashing something that someone could actually find use for.

Rest of the thing is solid.

da-burb · 01-20-2003, 05:58 PM

It would be perfectly acceptable to the truck gods if you practiced welding on one of their rusty children.

**Tim Christian** · 01-20-2003, 05:58 PM

Hey Bill, if I was going to get a welder I would save it if nothing else to pratice on or they do make a patch panel to fix that and you could repair it for around $40.00 bucks

Castiron9 · 01-20-2003, 06:50 PM

Practice,practice.practice....................

Longhorn Man · 01-20-2003, 11:15 PM

If you play it safe while practicing... you may just end up with a good fender.

weasel29gm · 01-20-2003, 11:54 PM

Fix it nobody would know but you!!!!!!!

O'l Buck · 01-21-2003, 02:37 AM

I see the dreaded dripping battery has struck again......looks better than mine.....keep it

gmc383 · 01-21-2003, 03:01 AM

many a fine rad support, fender, have been scarred by the "merciless" dripping battery. i love my chev/gm's but have to say if there were any defects, (if at all) it would be the battery tray area there, gas tank behind the seat, and upper cab (i see rot on the drivers side up near the top corner on occasions) however, the list is very small. Oh yeah, I hate playing with wiper motors and that box that has the blower in it(heater box)? taking those off can be trying at least for me.

cableguy0 · 01-21-2003, 03:24 AM

gmc the heater boxes in our trucks are a godsend compared to some newer cars that actually take 9 or 10 hours to do a heater core in

bobs409 · 01-21-2003, 09:52 AM

If you do decide to scrap it, you can put some of it to good use and cut out some of the flat unrotted metal to use for patch work. It's the best metal you can find and it's free. (unless your paying on that fender!) LOL

I kept my old beat up hood and it really comes in handy for those odd patches.

Also, hows the rear section? If it's unrotted, I'd save that part for sure. It would make a perfect patch panel for another fender.

72shadetree · 01-21-2003, 09:58 AM

id rather fix it than use aftermarket

gmc383 · 01-21-2003, 12:40 PM

cableguy. I would not ever have a new car for that reason. I am just referring to vehicles of that era. And even with those slight imperfections, there is nothing I would rather be driving. As far as that fender goes Palf, I would save it, and repair it one day when your skills are there. There is lots of things you can practice on, but a fender may come in handy. Just my wee two pence

01-20-2003, 05:48 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,897	Would it be Sacrilegious..... to trash this fender. I know there is a lot of good welder/body folks on the board that can do miracles. My skills are not that good and I was just going to trash this and/or use it to pratice welding on...when I get my welder... I did not want to anger the great Chevy Gods by trashing something that someone could actually find use for. Rest of the thing is solid. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-20-2003, 05:58 PM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	It would be perfectly acceptable to the truck gods if you practiced welding on one of their rusty children. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

01-20-2003, 11:54 PM	#6
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Fix it nobody would know but you!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-21-2003, 02:37 AM	#7
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I see the dreaded dripping battery has struck again......looks better than mine.....keep it __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

01-21-2003, 03:01 AM	#8
gmc383 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 381	ahh yes buck many a fine rad support, fender, have been scarred by the "merciless" dripping battery. i love my chev/gm's but have to say if there were any defects, (if at all) it would be the battery tray area there, gas tank behind the seat, and upper cab (i see rot on the drivers side up near the top corner on occasions) however, the list is very small. Oh yeah, I hate playing with wiper motors and that box that has the blower in it(heater box)? taking those off can be trying at least for me.

01-20-2003, 05:58 PM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Hey Bill, if I was going to get a welder I would save it if nothing else to pratice on or they do make a patch panel to fix that and you could repair it for around $40.00 bucks

01-20-2003, 06:50 PM	#4
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Practice,practice.practice....................

01-20-2003, 11:15 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	If you play it safe while practicing... you may just end up with a good fender.

01-21-2003, 03:24 AM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	gmc the heater boxes in our trucks are a godsend compared to some newer cars that actually take 9 or 10 hours to do a heater core in __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-21-2003, 09:52 AM	#10
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	If you do decide to scrap it, you can put some of it to good use and cut out some of the flat unrotted metal to use for patch work. It's the best metal you can find and it's free. (unless your paying on that fender!) LOL I kept my old beat up hood and it really comes in handy for those odd patches. Also, hows the rear section? If it's unrotted, I'd save that part for sure. It would make a perfect patch panel for another fender. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-21-2003, 09:58 AM	#11
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	id rather fix it than use aftermarket __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

01-21-2003, 12:40 PM	#12
gmc383 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 381	don't get me wrong cableguy. I would not ever have a new car for that reason. I am just referring to vehicles of that era. And even with those slight imperfections, there is nothing I would rather be driving. As far as that fender goes Palf, I would save it, and repair it one day when your skills are there. There is lots of things you can practice on, but a fender may come in handy. Just my wee two pence



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