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Jerry Marks

11-20-2004 21:22:02




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Just bought a pair of very straight original fenders off a '59 861 at a junk yard for $30. Both have very minor surface rust, but the one has about a 1" X 2" rust-through spot right in the area where the skins are spot welded to the fender frame. Any suggestions for repair - cut-out and weld in new metal or cut out and use Bondo.




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Seth_ia

11-23-2004 16:31:12




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 Re: Fender rust-through in reply to Jerry Marks, 11-20-2004 21:22:02  
For best results cut out the bad area, and weld in a new peice. Next grind down the welds, then body putty over the patch.



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Jerry Marks

11-24-2004 00:16:58




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 Re: Fender rust-through in reply to Seth_ia, 11-23-2004 16:31:12  
Thats kind of what I figured the answer would be. Guess I will go shopping for a new toy. I've always wanted to learn how to weld. Thanks for the input.



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Seth_ia

11-24-2004 20:04:41




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 Re: Fender rust-through in reply to Jerry Marks, 11-24-2004 00:16:58  
If you don't already own a welder, I would suggest a 110v mig wire welder. For average gauge tin peices I would use .030" wire. I have also used .035" wire but is a little harder. Make sure the welder has variable speed ajustment on wire speed. Some cheap welders have pre set speeds settings, which is not precise enough for tin ware. Also be sure to paractice a lot before you try the actual fender. I would use argon/CO2 blend for sheilding gas. It costs a little more but will give a better bead than plain CO2. There is also tri-blend gas which is Argon/CO2 with a little oxygen thrown in. I have never used a tri-blend, but a friend of mine really likes it. If you have any more Questions just Hollor!

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