Repair fenders or replace (69 charger)

[Ryan]

Hi everyone,  was wondering what everyone's opinion was on these fenders.  Should I repair them or replace with AMD.  I'm thinking they may be a little beyond my capabilities for repair.

[70 sublime]

How much time and how much money do you have ??

Is that the only thing wrong with them ?
No other rot or dents ?
If that is all that is wrong I think I would try to fix it
Yes there will be body filler in that spot but it is a very small area and if you can get the grill to fit nice I think that would be the main battle

Not like trying to fix a big dent in the middle of quarter panel where you can notice it more if not perfect

[hemi-hampton]

I'd fix those. I hate aftermarket. LEON.

[Ryan]

How much time and how much money do you have ??

Is that the only thing wrong with them ?
No other rot or dents ?
If that is all that is wrong I think I would try to fix it
Yes there will be body filler in that spot but it is a very small area and if you can get the grill to fit nice I think that would be the main battle

Not like trying to fix a big dent in the middle of quarter panel where you can notice it more if not perfect

That's the worst of the damage.  Very minimal rot to patch on the drivers lower fender near the rocker.

I'm just thinking im going to have alot of time in these to fix them properly, headlight buckets will need to be removed.

[Alaskan_TA]

No need to remove the buckets.

Even 'new' parts would need some tweaking.

Google 'Stud Welder Dent Repair' for instructional videos & places to buy them.

New tools are always cool & I bet you can find a decent one for a lot less than fenders.

[Ryan]

I'm familiar with the stud pullers , however this for sure requires hammer & Dollie work in addition to the stud puller and I dont think its going to happen without the bucket being removed.  Its really really wavy, probably doesn't show well in the pic.

I guess i just need to get after it and see what I can accomplish.   I cant make them any worse.

[Ryan]

a couple pics with better lighting

[69RT/Chrgr]

My RF fender looks like yours, just a little worse in the same spot. and I believe I am gonna take the chance and pick up an AMD and see how it fits. If you look a couple posts down from here you will see my thread

Duane

[JB400]

At least give it a try first

[NHCharger]

Man, I wish that was the only problem areas when I restored my 68. I would fix that. If you are in a real time crunch or don't want to deal with fixing buy a new set and sell the old pair. There are always guys out there wanting the factory panels, not aftermarket.

[Ryan]

ha, I wish that was all the issues!

Ive replaced / repaired alot of metal on this car
quarters (AMD)
trunk (AMD)
floorpan (AMD)
roof skin (AMD)
tail panel (NOS)
rear valance (NOS)
doors (used original pieces)
hood (AMD)
the decklid and the fenders are the only original exterior sheet metal left.

[Mopar Nut]

If you do replace them sell off your other ones, you'll have many people wanting them.

[paironines]

Fix em as AMDs are darn near $750 each! Ill be facing this dilema soon myself as I have a decent original fender needing some odd work but also bought an AMD cheap already.