Fender repair advice

[perryjosh64]

Folks this is on a 1964 Ford 2000 tractor rear wheel fender. Obviously it’s old and got hit by something that tore hole/piece about 3-4 in to top back. So now I got some rusty jagged pieces. Question is there a way to cut out/smooth out bad spot and patch weld and if so any advice or tips on matter. Or being a 60 yr old tractor fender gotta replace?

 

[wjytexas]

It can be patched if you have any experience at body work and have/access to a wire/mig welder. I tried to find the fotos of one I patched on a MF50 but no luck. The sheet metal used for the patch must match the fender . One source is another wrecked fender. I'd guess there are Youtube videos on the welding technique.

 

[Jim in LA]

You would probably need a fairly thick piece of sheet metal and have a way to roll the edge over. Cut out old/weld new in. YouTube has lots of sheet metal/fender repair videos. Options: find good fender or new replacement. I looked on Ebay(ford 2000rear fenders) and they have some new ones for $133 ea+ free shipping. Check them out if you want to go that way. Used ones aren’t much cheaper with shipping charges. The prices on some of the OE used stuff has gotten crazy.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

Folks this is on a 1964 Ford 2000 tractor rear wheel fender. Obviously it’s old and got hit by something that tore hole/piece about 3-4 in to top back. So now I got some rusty jagged pieces. Question is there a way to cut out/smooth out bad spot and patch weld and if so any advice or tips on matter. Or being a 60 yr old tractor fender gotta replace?

You can patch anything if you have the right tools. However if you are not an auto body repairman it might be cheaper and faster to buy an aftermarket fender .

 

[Gambles]

I have a cousin who does auto body repair for a living. A tractor I own had a hole in the hood drilled in by the previous owner for an exhaust modification. My cousin filled the hole and painted it to where you cannot tell there ever was a hole there. So it is possible.

 

[showcrop]

Cut your hole and patch so that you have no corners. you can use a hole saw in the corners. Heat builds up in the corners, even when applying a wet cloth after each "dot" of weld, and you will have a warped bumpy fender.

 

[Phill Tibbetts]

I have patched fenders with metal of about the same thickness using small hammer down steel rivets. You can bondo over and paint if you are looking for smoother finish. It dose'nt looke like new but eliminates the sharp edges.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

Is there a way? Yes. You do exactly what you describe: Cut the bent/damaged part out, and weld in a new piece.

Usually you want to cut the piece out in a shape that's easy to copy, like a square. If the piece is curved or has unique features, you should replicate those on the new piece before you weld it in.

Stick and flux core welders do not work well to weld thin sheet metal. You can do it but it is very touchy and you have a lot of chipping and grinding to do. A gas MIG welder does not leave slag so you can just tack-tack-tack the new piece in place.

It may be less expensive to simply buy a replacement fender if you have to buy all the tools to repair the fender.

 

[Duner Wi]

Picture on your damaged fender will get better answers, yes it can be repaired .
Gas shielded wire feed welder would be nice. Other ways will work.