What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

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What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by Refit1701 » July 2nd, 2020, 11:34 am

My 62 Ford truck still making limited progress. Any idea what someone would have attached to the inside corners of the rear fenders? They just filled them with weld and bondo after hammering the edge.
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Re: What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by 1SGCAV77 » July 2nd, 2020, 12:08 pm

Possibly the support bracket for MT-1029/VRC radio mount.
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Re: What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by 1SGCAV77 » July 2nd, 2020, 1:22 pm

Picture of mount. Two mounting bolts just above mic holder.
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Re: What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by Refit1701 » July 2nd, 2020, 1:27 pm

That seems possible. I'm repairing it, hopefully without needing complete fender tops.
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Re: What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by rickf » July 2nd, 2020, 1:48 pm

That is going to be about impossible to repair without replacing a section of panel on both sides. The part that folds over has been ground completely through on one side and the both sides show a lot of rust under the panel. You cannot weld to rust. You are going to have to cut back to good metal and replace that section. You are in the flat section so you should not need entire tops although that would make the job a lot easier and faster. You can make a new corner with a shrinker/stretcher tool. from Eastwood or Harbor Freight. Or you could do it old school with a shrinking dolly and hammer, I prefer the new way to the old.
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Re: What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by Refit1701 » July 3rd, 2020, 10:37 pm

It'll be a job for sure. I hate to buy a set of fender tops as the remainder looks ok. Actually, I could cut those sections from one of the three other bodies I have outside.
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Re: What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by lpcoating » July 4th, 2020, 6:32 am

I wouldn't mind if you bought a set of fender tops! :) Let me know if you need any parts.

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Re: What was mounted on the corner of the rear fenders?

Unread post by Refit1701 » July 4th, 2020, 2:30 pm

lpcoating wrote:
July 4th, 2020, 6:32 am
I wouldn't mind if you bought a set of fender tops! :) Let me know if you need any parts.

Guy
I am going to be placing an order once I get the rear panel and crossmember I got from you installed! I'm on a budget so trying to keep the spending down. :)
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