Some more progress as I started working on the front fenders again. I had to re-weld where I had joined the lower fender because I did not get good penetration(hey, i'm new at welding!). On the plus side it gave me an opportunity to smooth out the metal better so less filler would be needed.
Secondly, I had to chop my SC fender in order to scavenge the mounting flange to replace the rusty one on the early fender I was using:
The part I had to replace. (styrofoam used to show the size of the rust holes)
Part tacked in place
Fully welded and welds dressed smooth
close-up of butt to butt action
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