The removal of the paint from both front fenders revealed extensive repair work from both collision damage and rust.
The basic design of the connection of the inner and outer fenders is problematic. The rubber seal strategically located at that joint is prone to failure thus allowing debris and water to collect inside the fender. This is a recipe for corrosion.
The left front fender, shown above has been patched by attaching a sheet metal plate on top of the fender. This process is certainly better that merely filling the rusted areas with plastic filler or fiber glass, but it too has its issues. A great deal of filler is required to level that area.
The best way to make these repairs is to completely remove the rusted area and weld a new steel panel in its place on the same plane. After the welds are made and ground flush with the panels, it will be difficult to detect that a repair has been made. As a bonus, a minimal amount of filler will be required.
Stay tuned...
Tom McCurry
Tommy's Topless Cars
843-338-2253
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