Re: [T3] fenders still needed

[BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com]

Keith wrote:
> half dollar size holes are Nothing!  get all the filler off them
>as once Bondo gets wet its useless and weld up the holes.

>Front Fenders beyond repair have the bottom 6" MISSING, or the entire back
>half is rotted off, or the headlight bucket is MISSING.

 Absolutely, those of us in the Salt Belt work with dollar coin (not those 
Susan B. dollars either) size holes as the norm, and the lower 6'' is about 
right. The head light bucket being gone however is where I draw the line on 
fixing them. If you look at the photos that the West coast guys cutting up, 
just makes you cry at the good steel they had to work with. I do agree with 
Keith on getting the bondo out and clean up the holes to weld in some new 
steel, as its probably cheaper in the long run, with shipping charges and 
having to clean them up too (BTDT). If you fix them, you can always keep an 
eye out for a pair or individual parts at a later date. I did this on my 
Notch for the first year, and then came across another set that still needed 
some work, but not as much work as my OE set did. My son has been reworking 
my old pair, mixed with good metal from some late model parts to make an 
early set for his Roadster project. Just be sure that you use duro glas to 
seal the welded area to keep the moisture out. I hope this helps.

Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
       69 Square AT-the baby suburban

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