1954 Hornet, availability of body panels

Beeman
Beeman Member
I am getting ready for a repaint of my '54 Hornet.  The only rust on the car is the lip over the rear wheel.  The opening is relatively flat front to back with a protruding ridge at the edge.  The fender skirt fits below.  Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a weld in panel to repair this area.  See the attached photo for the rust damage, the chrome strip just above the damage has been removed.  Thank you.

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  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    edited June 2016
    No one makes that panel. To create a repair panel cut out a piece of ~ 18 gauge steel to fit repair area. The wheel well profile can be created using a piece of pipe and body hammer. Good luck.
  • I am starting to see rust cracks from behind the paint in this area on my 54 as well...  This will definitely need some attention at some point...
  • Beeman
    Beeman Member
    Hi Ken, yes it is from Elmira, do you know the car?
  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    Unfortunately the repair on the 54 SW sedan - did not last - I am the new owner and the picture shows condition today image
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