[Mg-t] TD front fenders

[Stan Fickes]

Wow, thanks for all the responses! I can confidently say this is a factory
item, and there seem to be two theories on its purpose. I'm leaning towards
spray deflection, as they aren't going to stiffen the edge unless they are
welded continuously to the fender. Er ... wing, as I know I ought to say,
but I'm on the wrong side of the pond. I will clean them up for primer,
then off to the welder to repair the rough areas/stress cracks and the
strip's tack weld where it has broken free.

In the future, I will endeavour to use the proper name and spelling. ;)

Thanks again!
Stan

On Tue, Aug 23, 2016 at 8:44 AM, Gene Gillam <anngene at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Definitely factory...apparently for edge strengthening.  Also on all
> earlier models and the TF.
>
> Gene
> Pardon the brevity, this was sent from my iPad
>
> On Aug 22, 2016, at 9:25 PM, Stan Fickes <spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> While examining my front fenders in preparation for some metalwork, my
> welder pointed out a ~3/8" wide metal strip tacked (welded or brazed every
> six inches or so) to the inside of each rolled edge on the outside edge of
> each fender. He thought that it was not a factory item, but something
> added. I can post pictures if it would be helpful. I'm not aware of any
> MGTDs closer than an hour, so would someone please reach behind the rolled
> edge of their front fender above the tire and tell me if there's a strip or
> just the rolled edge? They run from just behind the curved front end to
> nearly the rear end of the fender.
> Thanks!
> Stan Fickes
> Peacham, Vermont
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