Can this be fixed?

[TJ1978]

As you can what I see... with that established.. tee hee hee hee.

How do I go about fixing this or do I need to just replace the fenders?
Two pic from passenger side
One from driver

 

[obijuank5]

Yes. Very simple process for repair. Remove all washers and prep steel. Weld it just like you would any other sheet steel. Flap disc it back smooth like it never happened and reinstall.

 

[kennyw]

Yes. Very simple process for repair. Remove all washers and prep steel. Weld it just like you would any other sheet steel. Flap disc it back smooth like it never happened and reinstall.

In addition to that, you can weld a fender washer on over the top of the repair. That will reinforce the repaired area and help prevent another failure years down the road.

 

[TJ1978]

Yes. Very simple process for repair. Remove all washers and prep steel. Weld it just like you would any other sheet steel. Flap disc it back smooth like it never happened and reinstall.

Is there a video on this?
Do I need to remove the fender to accomplish this?

 

[imiceman44]

Is there a video on this?
Do I need to remove the fender to accomplish this?

It would be easier to remove the fender but not necessary

 

[Blue85]

I had to do this same repair on one of my fenders. I can't remember if I wedged a board against it or used a ratchet strap, but it wasn't hard to hold the fender in the right position for welding. I ground the cracked part out a bit (dremel), welded it up, ground that flat (grinder), added another layer of steel and welded that on. It's sheet metal, so if the welder can't go low enough on current, just keep doing a series of 2 second tack welds.

If this is a GM fender, it's much better to repair it than swap to an aftermarket fender. Those don't fit right and are less durable. A well repaired GM fender will probably last longer than a new aftermarket fender. Even if you have access to a nice GM fender, this repair is cheaper and easier than painting.

 

[TJ1978]

I had to do this same repair on one of my fenders. I can't remember if I wedged a board against it or used a ratchet strap, but it wasn't hard to hold the fender in the right position for welding. I ground the cracked part out a bit (dremel), welded it up, ground that flat (grinder), added another layer of steel and welded that on. It's sheet metal, so if the welder can't go low enough on current, just keep doing a series of 2 second tack welds.

If this is a GM fender, it's much better to repair it than swap to an aftermarket fender. Those don't fit right and are less durable. A well repaired GM fender will probably last longer than a new aftermarket fender. Even if you have access to a nice GM fender, this repair is cheaper and easier than painting.

What is the proper name for this part of the fenders?

 

[runamok151]