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bobs409 · 10-26-2002, 08:18 AM

I did my rockers and used the cheapy ones from J.C Whitney. These don't go as far as an OEM type but are alot less money. In my case I welded mine in and just used some scrap sheetmetal from an old hood to make up for any shortages of the rocker panel on each end. Not sure how you could do this with the Eastwood product.

Depending on the amount of rust, even the OEM type rockers might not go far enough in this area.

Most times, a portion of the floor will also be rotted. I bought a patch panel for this but this part can easily be made with some scrap from an old hood or door.

10-26-2002, 08:18 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I did my rockers and used the cheapy ones from J.C Whitney. These don't go as far as an OEM type but are alot less money. In my case I welded mine in and just used some scrap sheetmetal from an old hood to make up for any shortages of the rocker panel on each end. Not sure how you could do this with the Eastwood product. Depending on the amount of rust, even the OEM type rockers might not go far enough in this area. Most times, a portion of the floor will also be rotted. I bought a patch panel for this but this part can easily be made with some scrap from an old hood or door. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10