Front Side Panel Left

Sometimes I am wondering what people were thinking when they fixed this beetle. On the front side panel I discovered a strange repair panel which seems to have been welded over the rusted part of the bumper mount.This is what it looked like:





So kan see that the panel isn't completely solid welded to the front panel, the gap indicates potential rust. And indeed there is:







After using the sand blaster the total damage is visible. Time to buy a repair panel or create one myself.





The challenge keeps getting bigger!! This weekend it's time to use the welder.

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one comment:

Hi,
Great site, I’ve just started restoring an early ’68 Beetle myself and have found some pretty dodgy body repairs too! I’ve just got into restoring as a hobby, and was wondering what is the best welder to use? I’ve been told a MIG but do you think thats sufficient?
many thanks
Ben () - 17 06 07 - 23:55

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