Need Help: Front Fender Repair

[70_440-6Cuda]

I was not happy with the AMD front fenders on I put on my '70 'Cuda couple weeks back and took the advice here and searched for some locally and got really lucky - found a pair of very straight, very rust free fenders that need minimal work.  Question for the metal experts guys here -

Both fenders had the front lower sections robbed of a small section, I was told to repair another car years ago.  Questions is should I be looking for a patch panel to section in, or fab up some custom sheet metal?  Just wondering which direction you would go in my shoes?

I still have the AMD fenders but would hate to cut those up if it can be avoided....

[RUNCHARGER]

Super easy pieces to fab up and weld in. You can use the AMD's as a pattern though before you get rid of them. I much prefer factory sheetmetal too. I've had a few issues with AMD myself, generally need tweaking, much better than most aftermarket metal though.

[70_440-6Cuda]

@RUNCHARGER that is exactly what I was thinking......  thanks!  I just didn't like the "feel" of the AMD fenders, seemed like if you look at them crooked they get an impression in them - too thin IMHO.  You can feel the difference in weight of the originals.

I was pretty happy to drive 2+ and find they are in excellent shape - no rot or dents even, just those 2 missing small sections.

[torredcuda]

I always keep junk factory panels around to use for cutting patches as I know it`s the original gage thickness but any hardware store sells pieces of metal to patch them up.

[70_440-6Cuda]

@torredcuda that was sort of the question - worth trying to find patch panels or just fab something up - if you have anything lying around I would be interested in buying......

[torredcuda]

To clarify I use old panels from different models just to cut out and fab up my own patch panels - sometimes I get lucky and find  a section that has contours that are close to what I need but usually just have to hammer and dolly to fit.