How to remove/cut out rear fenders

[Operator238]

I’m trying to help my dad with his 73, as you can see the rear fenders are completely rusted out if I take the top off how can I cut or how should I remove these outer fender shells? Thanks in advance!

 

[nvrenuf]

I'd get patch / replacement panels before you cut anything and use them as a template to cut the outer skin off.

 

[Wes Harden]

If the rest of the bed pannel is in good shape patch that opening with a patch panel.

 

[Blue85]

It's a huge job. You have to cut all the spot welds in the door jamb, inside the tailgate, under the bedrail, etc. Take a look at this one: https://ck5.com/forums/threads/repl...tail-light-backing-plate.340309/#post-4083428

I wouldn't start on it unless I had a known good fender sitting there, as they are hard to come by and will probably show up needing repair.

 

[CT-BLAZER]

Seeing that rear bottom section being rotted is a bad sign . . . That lower area is a double paneled area...

Normally, patch panels are upper sections .. they don't run to the bottom.

A full replacement panel would be a better option.

 

[flatland]

If you use patch panels, and big tires are in your future, consider stretching the wheel opening slightly to keep from trimming later.