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**Graham57a** · 02-23-2020, 04:44 PM

I’ve been working on freshening up this k20 and one of the major projects was to repair the rust in the pass side rocker panel. Normally I would cut the spot welds and replace the entire rocker but after cutting the top out of it I decided to take a different approach in an effort to preserve the exterior paint. Let me know what you guys think.

**Graham57a** · 02-23-2020, 04:47 PM

I cut the top out, sand blasted the inside, then applied por-15

**Graham57a** · 02-23-2020, 04:53 PM

I had to fix a small corner of the inner rocker, then I primed everything to seal it up and let it sit overnight

**Graham57a** · 02-23-2020, 04:57 PM

Then I finish welded the patch in and primed it. Ready for paint

72 tigger · 02-23-2020, 08:23 PM

Nice work, good call

**truckster** · 02-23-2020, 09:56 PM

I like it!

**Joesjunk** · 02-23-2020, 10:16 PM

Nice job! Let’s see the whole truck 😉

rowdy11 · 02-23-2020, 10:51 PM

Nicely done!
I would still investigate the cab posts the rocker is welded to on the front and back. Here's a shot of my cab corners on the side with a virtually rust free passenger rocker panel attached

. I pulled on the thread...but glad I did. My cab is going to be a completely rust free zone, albeit with replacement floor and panels in several places.

**Graham57a** · 02-23-2020, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Nice job! Let’s see the whole truck 😉

Twist my arm

67swb72klb · 02-23-2020, 11:54 PM

You did good nice truck

**davischevy** · 02-24-2020, 12:06 AM

Looks good.

**Richard** · 02-24-2020, 03:22 AM

Exactly what is going to be done to my truck. While I am doing a full repaint not necessary to replace entire rocker if not needed!

**special-K** · 02-24-2020, 08:06 AM

Nice job. I like your approach. Whenever I can I like to cut and patch rather than full panel replacement to retain the factory welded seams.

custom10nut · 02-24-2020, 08:26 AM

VERY nicely done. No matter how “Good” the repop panels are, there’s nothing as good as preserving the factory steel.

02-23-2020, 04:44 PM	#1
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	A Little Weekend Project I’ve been working on freshening up this k20 and one of the major projects was to repair the rust in the pass side rocker panel. Normally I would cut the spot welds and replace the entire rocker but after cutting the top out of it I decided to take a different approach in an effort to preserve the exterior paint. Let me know what you guys think. Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

02-23-2020, 04:47 PM	#2
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: A Little Weekend Project I cut the top out, sand blasted the inside, then applied por-15 Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

02-23-2020, 04:53 PM	#3
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: A Little Weekend Project I had to fix a small corner of the inner rocker, then I primed everything to seal it up and let it sit overnight Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

02-23-2020, 04:57 PM	#4
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: A Little Weekend Project Then I finish welded the patch in and primed it. Ready for paint Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

02-23-2020, 08:23 PM	#5
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: A Little Weekend Project Nice work, good call __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

02-23-2020, 09:56 PM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: A Little Weekend Project I like it! __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

02-23-2020, 10:16 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: A Little Weekend Project Nice job! Let’s see the whole truck 😉 __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-23-2020, 10:51 PM	#8
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: A Little Weekend Project Nicely done! I would still investigate the cab posts the rocker is welded to on the front and back. Here's a shot of my cab corners on the side with a virtually rust free passenger rocker panel attached . I pulled on the thread...but glad I did. My cab is going to be a completely rust free zone, albeit with replacement floor and panels in several places. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

02-23-2020, 11:54 PM	#10
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: A Little Weekend Project You did good nice truck __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

02-24-2020, 12:06 AM	#11
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: A Little Weekend Project Looks good. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-24-2020, 03:22 AM	#12
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,881	Re: A Little Weekend Project Exactly what is going to be done to my truck. While I am doing a full repaint not necessary to replace entire rocker if not needed! __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

02-24-2020, 08:06 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: A Little Weekend Project Nice job. I like your approach. Whenever I can I like to cut and patch rather than full panel replacement to retain the factory welded seams. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-24-2020, 08:26 AM	#14
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: A Little Weekend Project VERY nicely done. No matter how “Good” the repop panels are, there’s nothing as good as preserving the factory steel.



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