welding holes shut on fender - help!

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Another tip I had heard about doing, if you have access to reach the backside of the hole, put a nail in from the back side with the point sticking thru. Then hold it with some pliers and weld the hole close, This give a little more metal around the edge of the hole (like a lap weld) and you are less likely to burn thru. Then cut off the nail, finish up the weld and grind it smooth. Just make sure you can paint the backside so it won't create a spot to allow moisture to collect.

Now there is an idea I will be trying! Thanks for the post.