Need some front fender advice (rust)

[nickel&dime]

 

What would be the best way to fix this little section of rust?

[thatguy]

Cut it out and weld in a new piece. Or replace the fender.

[gcmustang]

What thatguy said

[tr8er]

Get some sandpaper on it, sand until you see no more rust runners.  Then take a picture and re-post.  My educated guess is a new fender is in order.  But anything can be fixed if you prefer.  The cost of a replacement fender is generally less than fabricating a replacement section, cutting out the rust, and welding in the replacement part.  If you just sand it down good, treat the rust, then bondo and paint, you will see rust again in a few months.  IF you go this route, paint the treated (OSPHO) rust with POR-15 primer, then fiberglass filler, then sand and paint.  But again, this is not an acceptable fix, only an ambulance fix to hold until you can get real surgery.  

[nickel&dime]

Get some sandpaper on it, sand until you see no more rust runners.  Then take a picture and re-post.  My educated guess is a new fender is in order.  But anything can be fixed if you prefer.  The cost of a replacement fender is generally less than fabricating a replacement section, cutting out the rust, and welding in the replacement part.  If you just sand it down good, treat the rust, then bondo and paint, you will see rust again in a few months.  IF you go this route, paint the treated (OSPHO) rust with POR-15 primer, then fiberglass filler, then sand and paint.  But again, this is not an acceptable fix, only an ambulance fix to hold until you can get real surgery.

 

Are all driver side fenders the same for goons sedans and 2 Dr?

[Dime Dave]

All driver side 510 fenders will fit regardless of the model used on. The only exception is the marker light openings and badge location. These vary based on year and origin. 

 

There have been patch panels sold on eBay in Australia for this area. I have no knowledge of how they fit. 

 

As an option, FutoFab will have complete steel fenders available around January 1st for $325/each. 

 

Picture of pre-production prototype used for test fitting.

[nickel&dime]

All driver side 510 fenders will fit regardless of the model used on. The only exception is the marker light openings and badge location. These vary based on year and origin. 

 

There have been patch panels sold on eBay in Australia for this area. I have no knowledge of how they fit. 

 

As an option, FutoFab will have complete steel fenders available around January 1st for $325/each. 

 

Picture of pre-production prototype used for test fitting.

Jan 1st? You mean 1st of next month?

[MikeRL411]

 

Jan 1st? You mean 1st of next month?

 

 

What calendar are you using! This is September 2013 in case you lost track of time.

[tr8er]

Jan 1st? You mean 1st of next month?

HA!  welcome to Datsun.  First one?

[nickel&dime]

What calendar are you using! This is September 2013 in case you lost track of time.

  

HA!  welcome to Datsun.  First one?

HA!  welcome to D_atsun.  First one?

Haha I was hoping a little sooner trying have my car ready by next year. Yes this my first Datsun

[tr8er]

Slap a rat sticker right on top of that rust till you can get a fender. Or check eBay and Craigslist. Or scrap yards.

[wead]

We sell lower front fenders $85.00 au including shipping to the USA .You can check them out in our ebay store.