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**8man** · 05-12-2018, 10:49 PM

OK, this is a question I'd like some help with.

I used vise grips and clamped the rear drivers side patch to the existing, albeit rusted out panel. Once I thought it was in place I used a cutting wheel on a grinder to cut the new panel and at the same time cut through the old panel. I've read this is the way to make the new patch fit as closely as possible.

Is there a better way?

Also, how do you cut a patch to fit something like that fender?

One of my problems seems to be getting the patch to fit close enough to weld.

05-12-2018, 10:49 PM	#65
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,278	Re: Wife's 48 OK, this is a question I'd like some help with. I used vise grips and clamped the rear drivers side patch to the existing, albeit rusted out panel. Once I thought it was in place I used a cutting wheel on a grinder to cut the new panel and at the same time cut through the old panel. I've read this is the way to make the new patch fit as closely as possible. Is there a better way? Also, how do you cut a patch to fit something like that fender? One of my problems seems to be getting the patch to fit close enough to weld.