Pics of moulding in fenders on '40's cars?

Trying to figure out if I can do it myself.

 

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If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!! Just do it!

 

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Yes, you can, and should!

banditomerc posted some excellent pictures HERE:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=570878&highlight=ayala+tribute

 

Any pics of techniques,methods?

 

Really?No one?

 

What car specifically, and what do you mean by moulding in? If you mean the gap between the fender and the body, I did that on my '37 Plymouth by bending a 1/4" diameter rod to match the curve, welded it in, then ground down the welds and used body putty to smooth it all out.

 

Yes.Mine's a '41 Ford.I pictured doing just what you did then I saw a picture Rik posted where the Barris' used pre-shaped metal and welded it in.

 

I only did the rear fenders, can get you a pic of the final result tomorrow, didn't take any while I was doing it.

 

If you check out my build thread listed in my sig I molded them in on my 47 Ford...not just welded to the body but I cut some metal ,shaped and welded it on...its not anywhere near primer yet but you can see the metalwork atleast...

 

Normally, I am all for people trying new things but I really think you'll regret that later. All the ones I've seen cracked after awhile, especially if you have a hot motor.

I just think that is one of those things that is cool at first and then you hate it after awhile.

Ask me how I know....

 

I welded my fender filler panel to the fender and the rear fenders to the body. I used a series of pieces of steel with a bend to give me my rough radius between the fender and body. I'm definatly not a body man but that was one of the easier(tedious) tasks.

 

If you do it right there is no reason why it should crack later on....

 

Looks good Kieth!

 

thanks. the bridge pieces were the key. like 2 inch by 1" pieces with a bend for the redius. using such small pieces made it easier to go with the profile of the fender. I wish I was better about taking pics as I did the work. good luck with your build

 

LOOK UP the ones I did on the 41 ford chop post, I cut peices in about 2 ft lengths and welded them on over the fender to body, after i tacked the fenders to the body in mant places. you can do it! cut some templates out of poster board and transfer to metal weld slow , jump around and dont warp it.

 

here ya go, better pics...

 

Now THAT'S what I'm lookin' for! I forgot about that build even though I subscribed to it.Nice work!Thanks Jeff!