Project Irene

[sellitall]

Oh yeah, I did pick out the color. Let me know what you think.

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[sellitall]

:-*

By the pics they look pretty decent. You need the inner fenders?

Yeah. I am definitely in the markey for a set.

 

[dave67fd]

Got those fenders nice and cleaned. First look like a bear attacked it.

Your like me with the music cranked while workin.

You have more left of the inners than i did. JBG has them for $100 a set. Yeah good luck finding anything worth using.

 

[sellitall]

You have more left of the inners than i did. JBG has them for $100 a set.

I can't find them on JBG's site???????? I'd be tickled pink with a set for $100.

 

[dave67fd]

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-773-steel-front-clip-fenders.html

#14014 and #14015

 

[migs]

ya know...I might be able to make those pieces. they are just spot welded to the front of the fender right? you got me thinking, that might be a good idea. I also have a couple of original fenders that are pretty solid except for that piece which has rotted right behind the grill. I have a good fender off of my 70, I'll check it out tomorrow to get a better idea of what would be involved.

 

[sellitall]

ya know...I might be able to make those pieces. they are just spot welded to the front of the fender right? you got me thinking, that might be a good idea. I also have a couple of original fenders that are pretty solid except for that piece which has rotted right behind the grill. I have a good fender off of my 70, I'll check it out tomorrow to get a better idea of what would be involved.

I like the way you think migs!! It would be pretty easy to fab up if you had a decent one use as an example. It's only one bend. Unfortunately, as you can tell in the vid, mine is pretty much useless.

You could make some money on them I'm sure. Most of us in the rust belt suffer from it.

 

[dave67fd]

ya know...I might be able to make those pieces.

Yeah, easy for you to say;D

They connect (weld) at the front core support and welded along the wheel tub lip and then connect at the cowl.

 

[migs]

yeah, good thing I had to replace my rocker%), right now I have a rust free fender off the truck so it should be easy to make a template from. I'll check it out tomorrow and let you know what I think.

 

[dave67fd]

Brian,
Is the coated pieces (like the black rocker you have) need to be removed before welding or is it a weld thru type primer?

 

[migs]

Dave, the black coating is typically used to protect the part during storage and shipment and keep surface rust from flashing over. it makes it difficult to get the arc to start but I have welded through it in the past with my flux core wire feed welder. in my experience good clean uncoated metal will give you the best weld.

 

[sellitall]

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-773-steel-front-clip-fenders.html

#14014 and #14015

Those are the inner fenders. I need the section which is spot welded to the fender itself. Below are two pics. The first one is the section you are referring to while the second one is the section I need. It's also where the grill bolts to the fender. I may try and fab up a set myself also.

 

[migs]

I went out and looked at my fender, these are doable. I'm going see if I have some time to make the template this weekend and also look into making a die to form the pockets for the threaded clips. the only problem I could see for some would be lining it up properly to weld it on. may have to bolt everything on the truck to make sure the front of the fender lines up with the grill and then tack them together.
I think these should work out OK plus it sure beats the cost of shipping a new fender.;D

 

[dave67fd]

Gotcha,
Can i assume that is part of the fender and not sold as a replacement piece? I haven't seen those for sale but they might be.

 

[sellitall]

I went out and looked at my fender, these are doable. I'm going see if I have some time to make the template this weekend and also look into making a die to form the pockets for the threaded clips. the only problem I could see for some would be lining it up properly to weld it on. may have to bolt everything on the truck to make sure the front of the fender lines up with the grill and then tack them together.
I think these should work out OK plus it sure beats the cost of shipping a new fender.;D

Sounds like a plan. Put me in line for a pair. I'll be your first customer;D. I can send you the $$$ via paypal if you have an account. I'm sure you can get some interest in others who would want them. It's a very common area. Another section that would require a little more work, but would sell is the outer grill sections that rot basically in the same area that the inner section of the fenders do. Here's a thread I did on one a few years ago. I had to cannibalize another grill for the piece, but it turned out good.http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135776&highlight=grill

That was why I decided to just repair mine. I've also never really had any luck with the aftermarket fenders lining up as good as the OEM ones.
~Brian

 

[sellitall]

Gotcha,
Can i assume that is part of the fender and not sold as a replacement piece? I haven't seen those for sale but they might be.

I've been looking, but I don't think it's available. Migs may have a side small side gig soon.

 

[ky-resto]

I just need the inner supports where they mount to the grill. Anyone have some trail fenders lying around????

I may have something that will work off the rusted out fenders i have. I'll look tonight and send you a pic.

 

[sellitall]

I may have something that will work off the rusted out fenders i have. I'll look tonight and send you a pic.

Cool!! Let me know.
~Brian

 

[ky-resto]

Here's what I've got. Pass side is gone- driver's side may be usable or could be used as template for both sides. I'll cut it off and mail it to you if you want it. Just let me know.

 

[sellitall]

I think migs is gonna fab up a set for me. I think he has a clean fender he's going to use as a template. It doesn't seem like it would be too complicated, but I've said that before and had VERY different results. Going by migs' thread he seems more than competent to get them done.

Definitely keep it to the side though. It look like it could be repaired to me.
Thanks
~Brian