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drgoetz · 03-25-2025, 06:07 PM

My 1950 4 door Mercury needs the rear fender rust spots repaired; in the usual spot, at the front of the fender. (I can not find patch panels.)
How do these fenders come off the car? I can see where they are bolted, however, how are they removed just behind the rear door ... soldered on? I have checked the parts books but do not have a clue at this connection. I can not find a seam.
I want to hang my fender skirts but am really afraid they will both "fly off."

flathead4rd · 03-27-2025, 12:22 PM

I'm not aware of any removable rear fenders on a 50 Merc. Just the rear quarter panel which is not removable. If you need to repair it just cut out the bad section and patch it. I don't think any patch panels are available for repairs anymore.

rotorwrench · 03-28-2025, 11:12 PM

Only the lower portion is bolt removable. The upper section is welded. Lowers for coupes might be available or at least they were. There is a fellow on the HAMB that fabricates some sheet metal for the 49-51 Mercs.

drgoetz · 03-29-2025, 09:44 AM

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Thanks for the info on the rear panel. I see plenty of bolts on the lower section, however, it is at the front connection to the "C" pillar; it must be welded, I see no bolts.

03-25-2025, 06:07 PM	#1
drgoetz Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 86	1950 Mercury rear fender removal My 1950 4 door Mercury needs the rear fender rust spots repaired; in the usual spot, at the front of the fender. (I can not find patch panels.) How do these fenders come off the car? I can see where they are bolted, however, how are they removed just behind the rear door ... soldered on? I have checked the parts books but do not have a clue at this connection. I can not find a seam. I want to hang my fender skirts but am really afraid they will both "fly off."

03-27-2025, 12:22 PM	#2
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 583	Re: 1950 Mercury rear fender removal I'm not aware of any removable rear fenders on a 50 Merc. Just the rear quarter panel which is not removable. If you need to repair it just cut out the bad section and patch it. I don't think any patch panels are available for repairs anymore.

03-28-2025, 11:12 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,006	Re: 1950 Mercury rear fender removal Only the lower portion is bolt removable. The upper section is welded. Lowers for coupes might be available or at least they were. There is a fellow on the HAMB that fabricates some sheet metal for the 49-51 Mercs.

03-29-2025, 09:44 AM	#4
drgoetz Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 86	Re: 1950 Mercury rear fender removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the info on the rear panel. I see plenty of bolts on the lower section, however, it is at the front connection to the "C" pillar; it must be welded, I see no bolts.