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Subject:		Re: Re: Re: Fender lip rust-through
Name:		JimmieD
Date Posted:		Sep 22, 07 - 9:00 PM
IP Address:		66.81.196.56
Message:		I agree that the best method in many cases is to put in new metal, either with a donor fender lip added on or with the puzzle piece method. I followed your repair method with great interest and know how it's done. I met a guy at a car show abou 5 years ago with a beautiful 50's Ford panel and remarked at his flawless rear doors. He explained in detail how he had re-skinned the doors using the same method you describe. It works, no doubt about it. Years ago when frenched lights, chopped tops and section/channeled bodies were the cool thing the method was not to attack huge areas and bend large metal panels. Instead cut & join the main pieces and then piece in little puzzle piece bits easily bent into shape, fill in the contours, grind, and lead it out. That said I may still try this method I've described because it cuts out all the fitting, Clecos, location of a donor fender, etc. and potentially, as in maybe, leaves it at: hand-bend a piece of soft copper refrigeration tubing, weld, grind smooth, call it good. Might work.

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