Front Fender patches...

[Oddjob]

Front fender patches... I've have the cut metal patches bolted onto the rear of my front fenders was this just done to repair a hole that developed there or was it done for extra support... If they weren't there originally I'd prefer to just remove them and weld a patch in as any metal rubbing against metal will be another place for rust to start in again...

[k8icu]

You are talking about the square panel at the rear of the fender correct? It's like a 3x5 inch square (going from memory) with a bolt in each corner to hold it on right? As best as I can remember that is a factory set up. I'm thinking it was like the arctic heater kit if my memory serves me. You can leave it as is or you can weld in a new piece. It's up to you.

[Oddjob]

Should have posted pictures but was a work at the time... These guys...



and this one behind the hammer...

[Carter]

Those are original and not repair patches, every M37 has them, the bolt on one is to be removed when installing the fuel burning engine heater.

[Cal_Gary]

Hmm, I don't know that I have the panel pictured behind the hammer. I'll have to check mine tomorrow.
Gary

[Tom P]

The panel behind the hammer is the factory riveted fender reinforcement. Both front fenders have them.
TGP