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Old 09-19-2017, 05:12 PM
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Default Steel rust repairs using the Meco and hand tools (.015"-.38mm)

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Rusty old fender with cracked-out section

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trim back, make patch, tack in place

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weld complete

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sand weld down, hammer the weld, sandblast, hammer with heat

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file with fine straight cut body file

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sand with 180

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back side view

notes:
1929 BlueBird bicycle fender
metal is .015" steel .38mm
welded with Meco #0 tip, w/slight fuel feather to compensate for lost carbon from the years of rust
hammered the 1/16" ER70S6 welding wire to make it thin, for ease of welding
These are paint grade parts.
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Old 09-20-2017, 01:10 PM
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Nice work, thanks for posting the pics. Also appreciate your comments .
Unfortunately the old car hobby is all about rust and how to deal with it, those little tips and tricks go a long way.
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Old 09-21-2017, 12:40 PM
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Nice work, thanks for posting the pics. Also appreciate your comments .
Unfortunately the old car hobby is all about rust and how to deal with it, those little tips and tricks go a long way.
Glad to help, Barry.

Second patch in. Two, maybe three more yet to go.
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Old 09-21-2017, 03:03 PM
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Hi Kent, thanks for posting and the informative notes.

Cheers Richard.
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