[i4abuygto]

I need to convert a 66 front left fender from 66 to 67 - I have the tab that is correct for 67 that mates with the header panel. This tab that needs to be switched to make the 66 a 67.
My question is - is it easier to remove the entire tab that is spot welded to the fender and spot weld or weld the correct 67 tab on or is it easier to just cut the end tab off of each and weld the correct 67 one on.

[Goatracer1]

Could you rephrase the question?

[i4abuygto]

There is a fender xtension that the header panel butts up to. it is different from 66 to 67. The exposed painted part of the extension piece is only approx 1" wide.
This extension piece spot welds to the inner fender along the front of the fender. I can either remove the entire piece by removing approx 6 spot welds and re spot weld or just cut off the 1" exposed part of the 66 tab and weld the 67 one on.
I was just asking which option would be the easiest.
Im sure someone has converted the 66 fender like this to 67.
I can get photos if needed

[Jeff Hamlin]

IMO it would go better to drill/cut out the spot weld and replace the entire piece.
This way it will fit and look as it should without any possible distortion.
JM2C

[i4abuygto]

What is the easiest way to remove that piece?
Is it best to drill out the spot welds?

[SR-71]

Spot weld drill and get all three I think on the inner fender drop. Also don't forget to put the scallops on the inner fender edge since 67 fender had them and 66's didn't.

[i4abuygto]

Thank you SR-71,
Are there only 3 spot welds that hold that piece on?
Do I need to finish the part with paint before I spot weld it as it is bare metal now? I am thinking of the areas that will be behind the existing fender sheet metal after the reattachment?

By scallops are you meaning the cut outs in the wheel well openings for bigger tires in 67.
If so, I can make a template from the passenger side fender and cut those out. Is that the best way?

Is there anything else to consider with this fender conversion?

[MUSLCAH]

You need to buy some Copper Weld Thru Primer...a company called " SEM " makes it in a spray can. Just coat the bare metal pieces that are going to be welded....that's the best you can do.