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Woodie1 · 08-10-2016, 02:16 PM

I am wondering what techniques you guys use to repair the inner lip on a 1939 Ford rear fender. I have a bead roller so I can start the bead that should run from bolt hole to bolt hole but the original bead is somewhat veed. What do you do to get the Vee? Thanks.

FlatheadTed · 08-10-2016, 02:46 PM

More info needed ,Photos ? how longs the bead ,were is the bead ,lower skirt ,over the wheel arch?? Ted

Woodie1 · 08-10-2016, 03:34 PM

These pictures show the area I need to fix.

19Fordy · 08-10-2016, 04:11 PM

Woodie, Those fenders look like the metal might be pretty thin.
However, post photos of the entire edge of the fender where it bolts to the inner fender panel so better answers can come forth.

19Fordy · 08-11-2016, 08:25 AM

Here's some fenders for sale:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202050

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...&o=relevance&c[node]=47

Also, check out the Michigan Craigslist.

51 MERC-CT · 08-11-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodie1

I am wondering what techniques you guys use to repair the inner lip on a 1939 Ford rear fender. I have a bead roller so I can start the bead that should run from bolt hole to bolt hole but the original bead is somewhat veed. What do you do to get the Vee? Thanks.

For what it's worth there probably isn't any reason that that bead even has to be there. Unless there is a male bead on the body side that fits into the fender side, leave it out, flat stock will work.

V12Bill · 08-11-2016, 09:22 AM

The lip of the fender can be made from flat sheetmetal, cut to shape and welded on to the fender. There is a bead on the lip and if you have a bead roller you can duplicate this bead. You appear to have some relatively good fenders and I would recommend you try and save them.

cmbrucew · 08-11-2016, 09:30 AM

Woody
If you make a repair panel, make a pattern from your quarter panel first.
This is not a difficult job.
Bruce

rotorwrench · 08-11-2016, 12:25 PM

It helps to have a lathe or at least access to one where you can make the rollers you need. Those beads or ribs are to add strength to the sheet metal in that location so that there is no flex when you press on the metal between the fastener holes (fender installed). Many of the bead rollers have different rollers to do different jobs but not all of them come with what you might need. In that case, you have to make your own. There is also a risk that the bead will flatten the area a bit but that can be worked out after the patch is formed. Not easy but do-able.

Woodie1 · 08-12-2016, 06:39 PM

That would be my thinking rotowrench. It sounds good. Thanks.

08-10-2016, 02:16 PM	#1
Woodie1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: W. Mich. Posts: 471	Rear Fender Repair I am wondering what techniques you guys use to repair the inner lip on a 1939 Ford rear fender. I have a bead roller so I can start the bead that should run from bolt hole to bolt hole but the original bead is somewhat veed. What do you do to get the Vee? Thanks.

08-10-2016, 02:46 PM	#2
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Rear Fender Repair More info needed ,Photos ? how longs the bead ,were is the bead ,lower skirt ,over the wheel arch?? Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

08-10-2016, 04:11 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Rear Fender Repair Woodie, Those fenders look like the metal might be pretty thin. However, post photos of the entire edge of the fender where it bolts to the inner fender panel so better answers can come forth. Last edited by 19Fordy; 08-10-2016 at 04:17 PM.

08-11-2016, 08:25 AM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Rear Fender Repair Here's some fenders for sale: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202050 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...&o=relevance&c[node]=47 Also, check out the Michigan Craigslist. Last edited by 19Fordy; 08-11-2016 at 08:31 AM.

08-11-2016, 09:22 AM	#7
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Rear Fender Repair The lip of the fender can be made from flat sheetmetal, cut to shape and welded on to the fender. There is a bead on the lip and if you have a bead roller you can duplicate this bead. You appear to have some relatively good fenders and I would recommend you try and save them.

08-11-2016, 09:30 AM	#8
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Rear Fender Repair Woody If you make a repair panel, make a pattern from your quarter panel first. This is not a difficult job. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

08-11-2016, 12:25 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Rear Fender Repair It helps to have a lathe or at least access to one where you can make the rollers you need. Those beads or ribs are to add strength to the sheet metal in that location so that there is no flex when you press on the metal between the fastener holes (fender installed). Many of the bead rollers have different rollers to do different jobs but not all of them come with what you might need. In that case, you have to make your own. There is also a risk that the bead will flatten the area a bit but that can be worked out after the patch is formed. Not easy but do-able.

08-12-2016, 06:39 PM	#10
Woodie1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: W. Mich. Posts: 471	Re: Rear Fender Repair That would be my thinking rotowrench. It sounds good. Thanks.