This was a fender rebuild for a CJ-7 Jeep. This customer wanted to make more room in the back for kids, gear, and give it a new look. So I started by cutting out the original fender which stuck out about 4" more at the top. I wanted to make sure that I didn't cut out to much so a little at a time was the key. After cutting out the fenders (no return) I made some cardboard templates to go off of for when I start to shape the new fneders. I have found that cardboard is the easiest and cheapest old fashioned way of making templates. Once the template was finished it was time to cut them out of some 16 ga cold rolled steel with an air shear. I feel like Jesse James every time I use the air sheers. He always used them in the TV show "church of choppers." Now that the new fender was sheared out of the steel it was time to measure and make all the marks for where the break bends will be. The bends actually give the fender some strength. After fitting, smacking, and doing some last minute fine tuning the fenders are tact into place to make sure everything is in the right area before welding them in solid. Since this Jeep is going to be off road those fenders had to be fully welded into place to make sure that there will be no leaks while traveling along the GREAT OUTDOORS! The fenders where welded and sanded down to give the customer a custom new look. The Jeep is ready for paint or bed liner coating.
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