Chevrolet C8 1940 Cab 11 restoration, The Netherlands

[Alex van de Wetering]

Thanks Pete!
Yes, years ago I said that not having a workshop or garage was no reason not to buy a restoration project....but in the meantime I have found out that a good work space makes live so much easier!

Have been following your D15 restoration (and Retriever) with great interest.

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

I did the fenders some time ago. In fact....when I see when the pictures were taken....

I had the local steel firm roll a sheet for me in the correct radius for the front fenders, so I could cut repair panels from it.

[Alex van de Wetering]

I didn't have the tools to fold the lower edge of the fender...so in stead I welded a strip to the end of the fender to simulate the fold.

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

Now for the left side fender....This one was worse. I started by trying to bend it back into shap as much as I could. Than welded in a strip along the edge where it is bolted to the cabin. This time is cut out a larger section of the fender....right to the nicely rounded edge on the front and side of the fender. This was a better approach than what I did with the other fender, as it gives a much nicer result......less risk of a peak where the new metal is welded to the old.

Holes for the fender supports and headlights were drilled after patch panels were all done.

Alex

[Danny Devers]

very nice metal finsh

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Alex


Nice work on, what seems to be not uncommon problem for Pat 11 & 12, the thickness of the metal makes welding in almost a pleasure. I would not even try to do the same work on a modern truck. It would be make or buy a whole new fender.


Enjoy watching the progress.


Cheers Phil