1959 356A S/R coupe project chassis # 108625

[JTR70]

Begin right fender repair:
Have to iron out some of that old accident damage towards the back of the fender before I can add on a new strip of 20 gauge. Only working out the obvious stuff at this point. Final planishing and shaping can't be done with the fender loose. It has to be mounted, welded up and set before I can go after the rest of it.
Begin with this bent wired edge.
After some heat and hammering, not perfect but close enough for the moment.
New strip of 20 gauge trimmed and ready to begin welding from the center outward.
Lower and flatter part of this run all welded up first. Trickiest part to come as the contour makes the upward turn. Old Reutter body badge holes saved by the way.

Thanks for looking!
Justin

[JTR70]

Much trickier as it curves around. Have to keep watching the surface contour to make sure I don't tack it too tight or too loose. If its tight the patch will bow inward and if its too loose it will flare.
Upper portion tacked and on for a test to confirm that the patch surface carries on the general line of the fender.
So far so good but I missed that upper edge and came up short. Have to back fill it later.
My only concern at this point is this new strip matches and carries on the contour of the fender and is not tucking or flaring.
Puzzle pieces fitting a little better each time.

Thanks for looking!
Justin