Looking for a patch panel 1941 Continental

[a griffin]

Is there a company that that is reproducing the tail panel of the '41 Continental? Minor damage repair is turning into a major "fix the previous owner fixes" repair.

 

Poor repair welds, excessive pinholes and stretched metal frustrates me.

 

.......and if you're one of those that think booger welds and excessive filler is ok.........please find another hobby.

 

Have a great day!

[L.E.Butcher]

If you are talking about  the  sheet metal behind the "Continental Wheel", I have never seen this this offered ; and I have been  working on these cars since 1965. Very complex.   I'am working on that area now on a 1948 LC coupe.   Rust out , bad welds,  factory brazing and a LOT of lead and BONDO!  

                                                                                    Have fun----Larry  

[a griffin]

Larry, thanks for responding. The area I'm working on is actually below the Continental wheel. I went forward and shaped my own patch panel to cut out the worst of the area. Working on welding in the new panel this week.

 

Continued good luck on your project.

[L.E.Butcher]

Thanks for the update, as soon as I  finish the welding, leadwork and  very , very  thin coat of filler  on the gasket seat area for the rear deck lid. I'll be moving down to that area.  Can you post any pictures?   -Larry

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[dalef62]

Be careful welding that if it is galvanize metal.  If I remember correctly the fumes put off from the galvanized metal is toxic. 

[a griffin]

38 minutes ago, dalef62 said:

Be careful welding that if it is galvanize metal.  If I remember correctly the fumes put off from the galvanized metal is toxic. 

You're correct. Galvanized is highly toxic if welded. Thankfully that isn't the case here. The replacement panel appearance is due to using a planishing hammer to shape the piece.

[L.E.Butcher]

Your pictures  are great!    Looks as if someone "nailed" you from behind.  With that replacement section, this should turn out real good.  The back of my '48 LC Coupe is far worse! --   Let us know how it turns out-- Larry