Removing inner fender panels

[72Charger72]

I just received the new inner front fender panels for my 72. Whats the best way to remove the old ones. I was told to drill a hole through the weld area and then use that hole to weld the new ones into place? Will that be enough to remove the old ones without damage?
I wanted to check with the forum to verify.
Thanks

[Dreamcar]

You could drill out the holes without going through the panel that stays on the car, and punch out holes on the new replacement panel. Or drill out through the old panel and the one that stays on the car, and not punch holes in your new panel. Or, do both. It all depends on location and what makes it easier to weld once installing the new piece. Is the engine sill in the car? Can you get to the engine side? Just something to consider.

You may bend the panel that stays on the car a little, just be carefull when muscling the old panel off because it will not just fall off once the spot welds have been drilled. A little hammer and dolly work before installing the new panel should be all that's necessary.

[72Charger72]

Yes the engine is out and stripped to the frame so access is very easy...but right I dont want to bend up the existing fender
panel that the new panels get welded to....