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scott657 03-03-2015 11:05 PM

Sheet Metal repair
 
Ok folks , I will be attempting some rocker repair on the 63, I got 3 pieces from Classic industries. should I install them the way the catalog shows? Sandwiching "X" between "W" and "Y" ?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psrojcaody.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps3awcfja6.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psx4ngp05m.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ps5nfazprh.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...psjifrjg37.jpg
Thanks for the help!!

spookylynx 03-03-2015 11:09 PM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
brace the cab up as best you can.

cut from the outside in..

Then replace the pieces from the inside out.

Just remember to go slow, mock up before you weld, measure twice.. i mean three times...


I am new to this too, and it really wasnt that bad. just take your time

wilkinst 03-03-2015 11:33 PM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
You don't need both X and W; you need either X or W, to go with Y depending on how far back you need to replace the metal. X and W really are the same part just in a different configuration depending on your situation.

Hopefully that answers more questions than it raises!

scott657 03-03-2015 11:37 PM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by wilkinst (Post 7075209)
You don't need both X and W; you need either X or W, to go with Y depending on how far back you need to replace the metal. X and W really are the same part just in a different configuration depending on your situation.

Hopefully that answers more questions than it raises!

I definitely need "X" for the lip, so that answers that question!!!

jonzcustomshop 03-04-2015 01:31 AM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
too bad the people at the vendor are not more knowledgeable , as stated X and Y are both inner rockers, and you only need 1 if your inner rocker is shot, also if you get a floor pan, it has the inner rocker attached to it as well- so there are 3 ways you can fix an inner rocker, would have been nice if they had a prompt for the seller to ask you which you needed, of if you were doing 2 different trucks...

Captainfab 03-04-2015 02:01 AM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
And there is yet another option. This full length outer floor with the inner rocker.

http://www.topbananaparts.com/driver...r-section.html

This is what I prefer to use.

63burban 03-04-2015 11:57 AM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
I would like to see how this is done with shovels and rakes ! LOL

scott657 03-04-2015 03:04 PM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 63burban (Post 7075710)
I would like to see how this is done with shovels and rakes ! LOL

very carefully

canadian_diesel1964 03-04-2015 04:00 PM

Re: Sheet Metal repair
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 7075404)
And there is yet another option. This full length outer floor with the inner rocker.

http://www.topbananaparts.com/driver...r-section.html

This is what I prefer to use.

I think I'm going down this road as well..do you guys agree to keep as much original as you can? Even if it means more time and effort to cut here and there?


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