Inner Wheel Well Sheet Metal

[skmorell]

I have a 95 white Bronco. It has the usual rot around the rear wheel wells. I was wondering what to do with the inner sheet metal that has rotted away. I'm not really too sure how to fix that? Do I just get new sheet metal shape it and weld it in or is there a better solution?

thanks guys

 

[Rons beast]

You didn't say how bad your rust was. The Beast had rust through on both rear wheel wells, but no spot was larger than about the size of a dime.

I ground out the rust and welded patches over the spots, (they were all concentrated in a small area.)

If yours is similar that is the easiest way to go. Weld the patches, prime paint and then cover with some spray undercoating. NOTE You have to remove the carpeting and any insulation from around the area where the welding heat could cause it to smolder, or catch fire.

GOOD LUCK.

 

[miesk5]

yo,

My 96's passenger side inners have finally bit the bullet and are better off being tagged & bagged now aftr years of fighting the rust.

Our SPONSOR HERE, Jeff's Bronco Graveyard has the inners & & 1/4s and 1/4 patch panels @ http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-1163-bronco-92-96.html

Inner Rear Wheel House, Left 87-96 # 34193 New

1987-96 Bronco

1987-96 Ford Truck Drivers Side Price: $65.00

Inner Rear Wheel House, Right 87-96 # 34192 New

1987-96 Bronco

1987-96 Ford Truck Passenger Side Price: $65.00

Wheel Well Repair in a 94 Source: by Ken B (Kenny's 94[/url

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Jeff's also has the 1/4 panel patch panels;

for example;

Rear Wheel Arch Panel Left 39in x 13in 87-96

# 34181

1987-96 Ford Bronco

1987-96 Ford Truck

Drivers Side

Price: $35.00

Patch Panel Installation, Jeff's Bronco Graveyard in a 94

Source: by R94BroncoXLT (Ryan) at http://www.supermotors.net/registry/4853/21778

I have more 1/4 panel and inner LINKs here @

Replacement & Repair LINKs Summary Source: by miesk5 at Ford Bronco Zone Forums

http://www.4x4preservation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133Wheel Well Repair & Patch Fabrication with Welding in a 96 Source: by boss (bossind, Steve)

 

One thing that most rust forms because of the gaps created by the original spot welding of inner to 1/4 panel along arch's lip; most body shops now use body adhesives instead of apot welds when replacing the inner & 1/4 to avoid the gap between the welds.

Adhesive Bonding Tips

Source: by Jason J. S at http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/Article/46077/stuck_on_you.aspxhttp://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/Article/46077/stuck_on_you.aspx

 

MORE 1/4 & inner LINKs in my site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=459http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=459

 

[skmorell]

Thank-You guys for the help. I'm new to all of this. I just love my Bronco and want to fix her up, but I also want to do it right.

 

[Rons beast]

Wow! Just saw the pics of your rotted wheel wells....OUCH

Way more than I thought. Pannels and tubs look in order. Unless you want to cut out the rust, fireup the welder, and tack in some sheetmetal between the inners and the quarter. Then add some aftermarket fender flairs.

Good Luck