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proper metal for fender patch panel

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Jay Brown

11/17/2019 8:53 AM

I need to make a small fender repair due to rust.I want to use original metal to get the thickness and composition correct.
Will the metal from a 1965 220SE door be accurate enough?

arcijack

11/17/2019 9:08 PM

i would think so, most of the metal is 20 gauge from these cars

Clayton

11/26/2019 6:32 AM

I have a donor 280 SE that I used for my fender/ rust repair. Is it a door piece you need?

cth350

11/26/2019 8:55 PM

seems nobobody thought to ask, which car's fender are you fixing? -CTH

Jay Brown

3/10/2020 6:07 PM

This is a 1969 600 swb

Jay Brown

3/10/2020 6:10 PM

I need a 4 inch by4 inch piece (10 cm) this is for a 1969 600

cth350

3/10/2020 8:55 PM

I suspect that all benz fenders are created equal when it comes to sheet metal thickness. A door skin might also be the same basic thickness; not sure.

-CTH

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