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raphyel · 09-16-2006, 08:39 PM

I tried to install a set of nos rockers on my 63 and Found that they dont line up with the bottoms of thr fenders or the cab corners. Anyone else had this problem and knowhow to fix it?

mbgmike · 09-17-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by raphyel

I tried to install a set of nos rockers on my 63 and Found that they dont line up with the bottoms of thr fenders or the cab corners. Anyone else had this problem and knowhow to fix it?

Ain't Body work fun? Send some pic's. Rockers are pretty easy to install.

steverino66 · 09-19-2006, 05:42 PM

This project is in my near future also - exactly how did you remove the rusty originals? Is it just drilling out spot welds, any cutting involved?

raphyel · 09-21-2006, 08:19 AM

I just drilled the spot welds out. It took maybe an hour and a half for both sides together. Just keep in mind if you buy repo rockers. They are usually harder than original and are a B#### to make conform. That's why I opted for NOS they were easy to put on and no fighting. Oh yeah be careful drilling the spot welds, You dont want to drill completely into the backing plate if you dont have to. A 5/15 bit does well and keeps you from having extra holes in the backing plate from going through.

Oh yeah I looked at the rockers as compares with the fenders and the fenders will have to be pushed up to match, but the cab corners will have to get about 1/2 inch removed to line up properly.

09-16-2006, 08:39 PM	#1
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	Rocker installation I tried to install a set of nos rockers on my 63 and Found that they dont line up with the bottoms of thr fenders or the cab corners. Anyone else had this problem and knowhow to fix it?

09-19-2006, 05:42 PM	#3
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Rocker installation This project is in my near future also - exactly how did you remove the rusty originals? Is it just drilling out spot welds, any cutting involved?

09-21-2006, 08:19 AM	#4
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	Re: Rocker installation I just drilled the spot welds out. It took maybe an hour and a half for both sides together. Just keep in mind if you buy repo rockers. They are usually harder than original and are a B#### to make conform. That's why I opted for NOS they were easy to put on and no fighting. Oh yeah be careful drilling the spot welds, You dont want to drill completely into the backing plate if you dont have to. A 5/15 bit does well and keeps you from having extra holes in the backing plate from going through. Oh yeah I looked at the rockers as compares with the fenders and the fenders will have to be pushed up to match, but the cab corners will have to get about 1/2 inch removed to line up properly.



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