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Low Elco

02-05-2012 10:14 PM

rockers to cab corners- what to do?

Ok, I have my rockers all installed and they look ok with a decent gap to the cab corner. The question is finishing. Do you a. finish as is? b. seam seal the gap? or c.weld it up and don't worry about it? Getting ready to go forward and was looking for opinions/ experience. Thanks, Chip

mighty_mike015

02-05-2012 11:49 PM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

I just got my driver side rocker and corner installed last weekend. I went ahead and just welded the gap. This is my first panel replacement project, but that is what my mentor recommended to me.

62 mark

02-06-2012 12:39 AM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

I also welded the gap, as the cab corners i got didn't exactly have much to work with at the gap.

special-K

02-06-2012 07:14 AM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

I would do it the way the factory did and leave it be. Think ahead to when you may need to replace again.

Low Elco

02-06-2012 07:29 AM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

Tim, that was the idea when it was first done, but I was reconsidering a bit before shooting color. Please, keep it comin'!
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dyrt	02-06-2012 09:39 AM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

I would leave it open for any drainage or body flex that may need to occur.keep in mind also that in the case of a collision, damage can spread from one panel to the next that much easier as well as make either harder to replace. Having said that, if it is a show piece and it would add to the effect go for it!
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HeavyD

02-06-2012 12:19 PM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

I have wondered about this for years. So the factory didn't do anything to seal it? It was just left with the gap? Afer 30 years it is hard to tell what they looked like originally, and I also would like to know. Good Q!

Low Elco

02-07-2012 02:07 PM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

Does anyone have pics of a DEAD FACTORY truck for comparo? Ours was already done (badly) when we got it.

ls1nova71

02-07-2012 02:52 PM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

Pretty sure they were seam sealed from the factory.
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ls1nova71

02-07-2012 02:55 PM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco (Post 5172610)

Does anyone have pics of a DEAD FACTORY truck for comparo? Ours was already done (badly) when we got it.

Ask joesjunk, he has some really nice survivor trucks. The 2000 mile truck he just got would be a perfect example.
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black_sheep454

02-07-2012 08:10 PM

Re: rockers to cab corners- what to do?

I always seam seal it then take my finger and remove the excess leaving a nice filled grove. Let it cure for 24 hrs or so before priming or it could cause problems.
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