Inner fender damage

[Cbridgewater]

In the pictures you can see there is some damage to the inner fender on the passenger side. Frame rail looks good to the eye, so I think a previous owner hit something up high around the body line (fender shows it too). Question is, should I just repair the dented area? Or replace the inner fender with reproduction? I don't think the fender alignment was really effected, with the "adjustment" wiggle room I think it will be fine. Thoughts?

[RUNCHARGER]

Fix it for sure.

[70 Challenger Lover]

That should be fairly easy to fix without replacing the panel

[Mopar5]

  Try to fix it first before opening that can of worms.

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome to the Site @Cbridgewater 
Introduce yourself in the new members section !!

[anlauto]

I would be concerned your right front frame rail is tweaked up a bit in the front. The dent in the inner fender isn't concerning, but the crease along the top edge is 

[Cbridgewater]

So I have been removing the damaged areas and straightening them, then welding back in place. I have now come to an issue with the top of the inner fender where the fender bolts. You can see in the picture that is has a slight curve inward. Maybe 1/8" out at the worst point. Think it will be an issue with aligning the finder? I am going to attempt to "massage" it back as much as possible. Thoughts?

[Chryco Psycho]

1/8 of an inch is not much & the fasteners float in the holes , worst case you might have to oval the hole 1/8 if you are already at the limit of adjustment , I would still try to pull the bend outward a little so it doesn't look out of place against the straight edge of the fender .

[jimynick]

Take about a 4lb hammer and a foot long piece of a wooden 2X4 and lay the wood against the inside and give 'er a few knocks. You don't have to beat the bejeezus out of it, but they are a bit bouncy and you may have to overcompensate due to that. Use your straight line to guide your "adjustment" and if it takes more than 10 minutes I'll be damned. Putting a bit of tension by pulling on the upper flange won't hurt either. A clamp and a come-along will do. Good luck.

[JS29]

Work it from the shallow portion to the deep.   

[anlauto]

I agree, easy fix with a BFH