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MD2020 · 12-04-2018, 02:44 PM

I just welded in a patch panel for the lower back of the front fender.
where does the fender brace bolt to coming from the fender? on the inner fender across?

**mr48chev** · 12-06-2018, 03:07 AM

This is going to seem stupid as all get out but if you loosely bolt one end of of the brace to the fender to the brace and move the other end of the brace around you will figure out where it needs to be attached.
For the life of me I can't remember if I have those braces hooked up on my 48 so dragging it out of the shed and jacking it up to take photos probably won't work.

MD2020 · 12-06-2018, 09:38 AM

well I don't have a brace (bracket) yet. I ordered a pair.
And the bracket on the fender is on the rusted piece I cut off, the new PATCH panel does not have a bracket.
I guess I should have explained it better, my bad.

Fast Chevy · 12-06-2018, 11:52 AM

Sorry posted rear fender,read it wrong, I don’t have any front so can’t help u.
Jeff

**joedoh** · 12-06-2018, 04:19 PM

goes from the bottom of the outer fender to the fender/cowl bolt

this front end had them intact, usually the cowl side bolt is rotted and you can see is behind the rod, so when I take them apart it sometimes gets cut.

edit: not to be pet peevy but can you put your question in the title, or at least a summary? a question is implied by the post, and posts that are titled "question" arent easy to skim and answer, posts that are titled "fender support rod" show up in search results for the next guy. just my cruddy opinion worth what it cost.

MD2020 · 12-06-2018, 05:30 PM

Thanks, got it
I will use more Info. in the future.
Thanks

lv2tri2 · 12-07-2018, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

goes from the bottom of the outer fender to the fender/cowl bolt

this front end had them intact, usually the cowl side bolt is rotted and you can see is behind the rod, so when I take them apart it sometimes gets cut.

edit: not to be pet peevy but can you put your question in the title, or at least a summary? a question is implied by the post, and posts that are titled "question" arent easy to skim and answer, posts that are titled "fender support rod" show up in search results for the next guy. just my cruddy opinion worth what it cost.

Very good point

**joedoh** · 12-07-2018, 10:59 PM

I hesitate to say anything because I am as easily misunderstood as often as I open my mouth, something about my direct manner makes everyone edgy, especially in person. there is rarely any malice in my comments, my wife calls me "polarizing" and I dont think she means the lens effect.

but I will give MD2020, credit, he spelled out "question" and didnt just use a single question mark.

it can be tough to ask the same question twice, I get it!

LDO · 09-02-2019, 10:31 AM

MD2020, check your PM.

dsraven · 09-04-2019, 10:04 AM

I know, MD202 prolly has the answer and we have already chastised his thread title, BUT, the thread start is pretty vague with no mention of what he is working on so less answers come in and more thread skips happen. just saying, a better description will yield more answers and even a few pics prolly.

12-04-2018, 02:44 PM	#1
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Question I just welded in a patch panel for the lower back of the front fender. where does the fender brace bolt to coming from the fender? on the inner fender across?

12-06-2018, 03:07 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Question This is going to seem stupid as all get out but if you loosely bolt one end of of the brace to the fender to the brace and move the other end of the brace around you will figure out where it needs to be attached. For the life of me I can't remember if I have those braces hooked up on my 48 so dragging it out of the shed and jacking it up to take photos probably won't work. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-06-2018, 09:38 AM	#3
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Question well I don't have a brace (bracket) yet. I ordered a pair. And the bracket on the fender is on the rusted piece I cut off, the new PATCH panel does not have a bracket. I guess I should have explained it better, my bad. Last edited by MD2020; 12-06-2018 at 10:49 AM.

12-06-2018, 11:52 AM	#4
Fast Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Salem Wi Posts: 55	Re: Question Sorry posted rear fender,read it wrong, I don’t have any front so can’t help u. Jeff Attached Images

12-06-2018, 04:19 PM	#5
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Question goes from the bottom of the outer fender to the fender/cowl bolt this front end had them intact, usually the cowl side bolt is rotted and you can see is behind the rod, so when I take them apart it sometimes gets cut. edit: not to be pet peevy but can you put your question in the title, or at least a summary? a question is implied by the post, and posts that are titled "question" arent easy to skim and answer, posts that are titled "fender support rod" show up in search results for the next guy. just my cruddy opinion worth what it cost. Attached Images __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-06-2018, 05:30 PM	#6
MD2020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Batesville,MISSISSIPPI Posts: 312	Re: Question Thanks, got it I will use more Info. in the future. Thanks

12-07-2018, 10:59 PM	#8
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Question I hesitate to say anything because I am as easily misunderstood as often as I open my mouth, something about my direct manner makes everyone edgy, especially in person. there is rarely any malice in my comments, my wife calls me "polarizing" and I dont think she means the lens effect. but I will give MD2020, credit, he spelled out "question" and didnt just use a single question mark. it can be tough to ask the same question twice, I get it! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-02-2019, 10:31 AM	#9
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,297	Re: Question MD2020, check your PM. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

09-04-2019, 10:04 AM	#10
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,323	Re: Question I know, MD202 prolly has the answer and we have already chastised his thread title, BUT, the thread start is pretty vague with no mention of what he is working on so less answers come in and more thread skips happen. just saying, a better description will yield more answers and even a few pics prolly.



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