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Post by mrvdmbfan on May 25, 2015 9:42:57 GMT -8
Is there a place to get replacement ones? Mine are very rusty and not salvage-able. We are just ready to get the floor back on and need the wheel wells first since they sit in between the two layers.
Anyone know to get replacement ones or should I just start looking for someone to rebuild me a set of them?
I thought about calling up local trailer parts places or even RV stores.
Suggestions?
Thanks so much!
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Post by SusieQ on May 25, 2015 9:45:10 GMT -8
There may be someone here that has a better answer for you but your best bet would probably be to take the to some one who can custom make them for you. I know that's not a "quick fix." Personally, I'm for salvaging anything original.
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Post by John Palmer on May 25, 2015 11:14:28 GMT -8
They are about the first project taught in any high school metal shop class. It's just a common Pittsburg seam (the curved part) and a lip turned over on the flat side wall part. I would have two walls sides on each fender made, then cut the wheel opening after it's installed on the trailer. Have a sheet metal (air conditioning) shop make the four, to six pieces, and take them home to assemble and install. Don't make them "too thick", because the seams will be hard to bend, and they will get stiffer when assembled into the curved shape.
You will need 4' by 8' sheet of galvanized metal, a metal shear, a Sheet Metal Brake long enough to accept the curved pieces for bending the Pittsburg seams. A Sheet Metal Roller to curve the flat pieces after the seams are bent. And a Tipper to flange the edge of the flat wall sides. Every sheet metal shop has these tools. I'd guess about a $100 for materials and labor to have them made. Bring your old fenders for measurements and to show them exactly what your needing built.
Or find a trailer to salvage.
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Post by RinTin on May 25, 2015 12:27:16 GMT -8
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Post by Hamlet on May 25, 2015 13:49:18 GMT -8
Or, if you are like Hamlet's people, who were balancing time, energy and $$, just go to a metal fabricator with what's left of yours and have them make you a new set!
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Post by bigbill on May 25, 2015 14:27:17 GMT -8
I would have a new set made as I feel making them is beyond the average persons ability plus it will probably be less expensive than the stitches to put you back together.  |
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Post by mrvdmbfan on May 26, 2015 8:40:26 GMT -8
Thanks All!!
I will look at all your suggestions! I might have a family friend be able to make me a set!
Thank you!!
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Post by mikel on Sept 7, 2015 5:43:19 GMT -8
I have a 64 Little Jem and one wheel well is damaged about half way to the top from the bottom. I believe I can use a thin piece of a steel to cover it, but can I then screw it into the side wall without going through the outer skin? or should I look for another solution? The area of the old galvanized to cover is about 4inches high and 2 ft long. The woof there is exposed and slightly damaged. Cout I just seal it off with some kind of under coating? I also was looking for some prodcut to sela off the undercarraige material as it seems pretty vulnerable (soft cardboardy panels).
Thanks,
Mike
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Post by nccamper on Sept 7, 2015 7:17:46 GMT -8
I have a 64 Little Jem and one wheel well is damaged about half way to the top from the bottom. I believe I can use a thin piece of a steel to cover it, but can I then screw it into the side wall without going through the outer skin? or should I look for another solution? The area of the old galvanized to cover is about 4inches high and 2 ft long. The woof there is exposed and slightly damaged. Cout I just seal it off with some kind of under coating? I also was looking for some prodcut to sela off the undercarraige material as it seems pretty vulnerable (soft cardboardy panels). Thanks, Mike Do you have a photo you can share? |
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Post by mikel on Sept 7, 2015 9:29:23 GMT -8
I will get one and send it on. I am new to the forum, how do I attach a photo?
Your help is appreciated.
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Post by nccamper on Sept 7, 2015 10:42:22 GMT -8
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