Re: 1940 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration

Posted by John On 2016/3/23 7:31:45
I have started on the rear half of the inner fenderwell. There is a dip in the upper part of the fenderwell lip and I want both the front and rear to be solid before I go about straightening that out.

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I used the "dirty thumb" method of making a template for the shape of the lower edge.

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New piece welded in.

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