1969 Cutlass Fender repair (Inner Brace)
#1
1969 Cutlass Fender repair (Inner Brace)
Hey Fellas, I have rust in the usual place behind the front wheel on the fenders, I bought the patch panels, and I am comfortable to use these pieces for repair, the issue is one of the inside braces is rotted too, I saw how copper made a piece and repaired his, I was wondering if the braces from a 1969 chevelle would be similar enough to use? I haven't found anyone who repops them? any advice would be greatly appreciated!
#2
The Chevelle pieces do not work. I remain frustrated with the repro houses, since obviously the dies to stamp the repro braces exist - they come as part of the repro fenders that are available. None of the vendors wants to sell the braces separately.
#3
Years ago I used the upper part of a donor opposite side inner brace to fabricate the lower. I also fabricated a patch to the other part of the rusted lower and welded it all back together. The piece wasn't as wide as the factory one but it served the purpose
#5
ArRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!! Thank you for the reply
#7
These are good quality patch panels and there stamping is quite good.
A buddy just used a set.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Cutla...-/251682698190
A buddy just used a set.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Cutla...-/251682698190
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These are good quality patch panels and there stamping is quite good.
A buddy just used a set.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Cutla...-/251682698190
A buddy just used a set.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Cutla...-/251682698190
#9
We were unable to locate a replacement brace but it was easy enough to fabricate a new bracket out of sheet metal as it is not that difficult to copy.
#10
Eddie:
I have some fenders that are banged up in the front that might have good rear braces. Would you be interested in a used piece? They might be a little rusty but I think the metal is sound. It might take me a few days, but I can get you some pics if you'd like.
Rodney
I have some fenders that are banged up in the front that might have good rear braces. Would you be interested in a used piece? They might be a little rusty but I think the metal is sound. It might take me a few days, but I can get you some pics if you'd like.
Rodney
#11
Eddie:
I have some fenders that are banged up in the front that might have good rear braces. Would you be interested in a used piece? They might be a little rusty but I think the metal is sound. It might take me a few days, but I can get you some pics if you'd like.
Rodney
I have some fenders that are banged up in the front that might have good rear braces. Would you be interested in a used piece? They might be a little rusty but I think the metal is sound. It might take me a few days, but I can get you some pics if you'd like.
Rodney
Bernhard thats where I got my patches thank you
i suppose i could fabricate them worse scenario scenario I hate that we just can’t get the stuff we need
#12
just checking Rod
Eddie:
I have some fenders that are banged up in the front that might have good rear braces. Would you be interested in a used piece? They might be a little rusty but I think the metal is sound. It might take me a few days, but I can get you some pics if you'd like.
Rodney
I have some fenders that are banged up in the front that might have good rear braces. Would you be interested in a used piece? They might be a little rusty but I think the metal is sound. It might take me a few days, but I can get you some pics if you'd like.
Rodney
#13
Eddie:
Sorry, I missed your post about the fender brace. Refresh my memory, which side are you needing? I have a driver's side fender that the outer skin is toast but the brace may be OK. I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.
Rodney
Sorry, I missed your post about the fender brace. Refresh my memory, which side are you needing? I have a driver's side fender that the outer skin is toast but the brace may be OK. I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.
Rodney
#14
rod I need both sides but will take whatever side I can get drivers side is needed too
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