1971 Olds "S71" Fender Patch V8TV

http://www.v8tvshow.com - We're beginning the bodywork on our 1971 Olds project, and we're trying to save all the original steel if possible. This time, we're patching the lower fenders, as these cars - all GM "A" bodies in general - seem to have rusty holes in their fender bottoms. The design allowed them to hold leaves, pine needles, and dirt at the bottom of the fenders, and this debris eventualy rusted them from the inside out. We obtained some patches from YearOne, and today we're cutting out the old and installing the new. We fabricated new supports to replace the rusty backside braces to keep the rust away for good.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1971
• oldsmobile
• cutlass
• S71
• s71
• v8tv
• turbo
• pro-touring
• restoration

[fatasdat]

seem sealer absorbs water

[V8TV]

There are many kinds if sealers, the old tar-based seemed to hold water, but the 2-part urethane sealers do not.

[V8TV]

That's a style of MIG gun nozzle... it does kind of look like a socket, though.

[jkoester315]

how much would it cost to get that dien by someone for both front fenders? i have a 70 cutlass that have slight rust at bottom..

[ZoneIII]

Nice work!

[smellslike1974]

wish they had these patches for 74 satellites,or rrs.Mine is completely rotted away.I may try and tackle it today.

[eRealist]

Couple of things you wanna do.... disassemble the whole car, lol. Good vid

[mustang1985gt]

was that a socket on the end of the gun ?