MetalThrashingMad Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Sorry if this particular topic has been discussed already, but how should I go about replacing odd shaped panels such as inner fender wells? Replacing floor pans and doing general bondo work I can do, but something round like the fender wells have me scratching my head. I just got my first Z, a '72 and she needs some new panels and some frame repair. Turns out it had a little more cancer than I anticipated. I plan on stripping the car right down to the frame and floor panels and starting from there. I also have a lot of experience in fabrication and I am a certified welder for stick and tig. Thanks for any suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I have replaced the inner fender panel from the shock tower to firewall where the battery exploded on my 280ZXT, and half of the firewall. I am glad that I bought a bead roller, because I was able to fabricate panels with the stiffening beads in them. I borrowed a friends' sheet metal brake to bend a 90 degree flange, then 'slotted' the leg of the flange that had to be contoured for the inner fender [anel to 'roll' down fo the frame rail from the top of the fender. A lot of vise work and bending to get the right contours, but well worth the effort. I actually used 4 pieces - easier to work with several small pieces than 1 or 2 bigger - especially w/the bead roller. I was lucky to have been able to cut a battery tray out of a donor car that my friend had - but I did have to fabricate the lower side support for it - matchibg the contours that were already there "think corrugation'... If you take your time and don't rush anything, I'm sure you'll do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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