What to do first?

[kustomdog]

I need to make a lower front fender patch panel for a 54 mercury. Do i shape the patch first or tip the flange. My friend has an english wheel & a s/s. Thanks Mike

[Kerry Pinkerton]

Shape first normally although it depends on the actual shape. The problem with tipping first is that you can't easily work up next to the flange with and ewheel.