Dave,
Try Enfield Auto Restoration in Enfield, CT (Print Shop Rd). They do Pebble Beach quality resorations. Ask for Jon Abrams (owner); he's a nice guy and they can do anything with metal. As Jan pointed out, it won't be cheap, but will be good value. And, if you do come over, please let me know, I live 15 minutes away and would be happy to spend some time showing you my little collection and going for a ride on the nice roads out here.
Eric Elman
Somers, CT USA
> At 5:01 PM -0700 10/28/08, David Lester wrote:
>>I have set of fenders which were on a Le Chemineau many years ago (not
>>mine, however). They are in rough shape. The front one is rather badly
>>deformed and dented, and the rear one looks like they tore it off the
>>bike, nearly tearing the fender in half.
>>
>>Has anyone had any experience repairing aluminum fenders? Would this be a
>>job for a frame builder? I have been unable to find any new aluminum
>>fenders that are just like them.
>>
>>David Lester
>>
>>West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
>
> You need to find a car restorer who works on cars with aluminum bodywork.
> Those guys can remove dents and weld up cracks. It won't be cheap, but it
> can be done.
>
> To find the right guy, talk to somebody who deals in Bugattis and such. In
> CT, you should have some dealers who can help you find the right guy.
>
> Jan Heine
> Editor
> Bicycle Quarterly
> 140 Lakeside Ave #C
> Seattle WA 98122
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