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Porkchop · 06-08-2003, 06:56 PM

My '69 has rockers that have been completely rotted away and the previous owner put a piece of metal with some sheet metal screws in. I don't know what I need to get to replace the rockers. In a magazine I saw that they have listed 5 different types of rockers- Rocker panel plain, rocker panel with curve, rocker panel OE type, inner rocker panel, and inner rocker panel ext. The OE type looks like maybe it is a complete replacement for what I need. I have nothing to go by on my truck since the rockers are entirely gone. So, do you have any ideas of what I need. I can get pics of the magazine or of the truck if necessary.
thanks for the help
brad

*Gee_Emm* · 06-08-2003, 07:06 PM

Get the full OE rocker, it will be easier to put on. You will most likely also need the backing plate too which can run you into some troubles fixing that area up. It all depends on how nice a job you want to do. Look underneath the truck to see where the rocker backs into the cab to see if you need the backing plate, and yes there is supposed to be metal there :p

*Gee_Emm* · 06-08-2003, 07:11 PM

http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm

hughnews1 · 06-08-2003, 07:12 PM

Heloo my body shop just fixed my pass rocker last week .. from Chevy Duty.. OE type .. and the man did NOT use the back one that I bot .. he sez NO way... so now the rocker makes the driver rocker look bad oh wellll lol

ol skool 68 · 06-08-2003, 08:27 PM

you may want to IM tim christian from this board, i got mine from him , good quality great price and he is a helluva a guy!!

BBB

*Gee_Emm* · 06-08-2003, 11:44 PM

Just another thing to mention, quality differs greatly between brands and is very important. I don't know which brands are best or who sells them though.

bobs409 · 06-09-2003, 08:28 AM

Get the O.E. type. There are slip on type but they don't go far enough in most cases and should be avoided. I bought a pair of repro O.E. type for $30 a pair at a swap meet and they fit like a glove! (just did the 2nd one yesterday in fact)

I opted to leave out the backing plates on both of my trucks which only causes mud to collect and rot the panels. With them wide open and undercoated, I see these lasting a very long time!

If your rockers are gone, chances are, you will need to fix the outer floor area too. I just did this and made my own. (using metal from an old hood)

Church · 06-09-2003, 05:15 PM

We carry the great quality OE type rockers for 13.95 a piece.
These are the 19ga OEM rocker panels.

meathead95 · 06-09-2003, 07:57 PM

you may want to IM tim christian from this board, i got mine from him , good quality great price and he is a helluva a guy!!

i second this

**Tim Christian** · 06-09-2003, 08:23 PM

Hey Guys, I try to carry the best parts on the market. If you are not happy I will give you a full refund. My everyday price is $12.50 each. Let me know if I can help you. Thanks

TERRYP · 06-10-2003, 04:16 AM

Can't get your website to work; when I go to 67-72 or 60-66 catalog, picture place holders come up, but no text or hot buttons anywhere.

**Tim Christian** · 06-10-2003, 06:02 AM

Yes, I know my web guy is working on this. Boy has the web site stuff been a pain in the butt when we get the bugs worked out I am going to have a sale to make up for it. I hope it will be very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jcalisi · 06-12-2003, 09:05 AM

Tim,

Where are you located in TN? Do you have a walkin store is or do you ship everything?

**Tim Christian** · 06-12-2003, 09:16 AM

We are about 1-hour above Knoxville and yes we do have a store set up here at the house. Give me a call if I can help you with anything. Thanks Tim

06-08-2003, 06:56 PM	#1
Porkchop Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dowagiac, MI US Posts: 579	buying rocker panels My '69 has rockers that have been completely rotted away and the previous owner put a piece of metal with some sheet metal screws in. I don't know what I need to get to replace the rockers. In a magazine I saw that they have listed 5 different types of rockers- Rocker panel plain, rocker panel with curve, rocker panel OE type, inner rocker panel, and inner rocker panel ext. The OE type looks like maybe it is a complete replacement for what I need. I have nothing to go by on my truck since the rockers are entirely gone. So, do you have any ideas of what I need. I can get pics of the magazine or of the truck if necessary. thanks for the help brad

06-08-2003, 08:27 PM	#5
ol skool 68 turnin wrenches Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: my garage Posts: 263	you may want to IM tim christian from this board, i got mine from him , good quality great price and he is a helluva a guy!! BBB __________________ "three can keep a secret if two are dead" -unknown hell's angel- D.M.C. -FF- 68 SWB full frame off (project ol skool) 2000 s-10 formally bagged but now my daily driver...

06-09-2003, 08:28 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Get the O.E. type. There are slip on type but they don't go far enough in most cases and should be avoided. I bought a pair of repro O.E. type for $30 a pair at a swap meet and they fit like a glove! (just did the 2nd one yesterday in fact) I opted to leave out the backing plates on both of my trucks which only causes mud to collect and rot the panels. With them wide open and undercoated, I see these lasting a very long time! If your rockers are gone, chances are, you will need to fix the outer floor area too. I just did this and made my own. (using metal from an old hood) __________________ 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

06-09-2003, 05:15 PM	#8
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	We carry the great quality OE type rockers for 13.95 a piece. These are the 19ga OEM rocker panels. __________________

06-09-2003, 07:57 PM	#9
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	you may want to IM tim christian from this board, i got mine from him , good quality great price and he is a helluva a guy!! i second this __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

06-08-2003, 07:06 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Get the full OE rocker, it will be easier to put on. You will most likely also need the backing plate too which can run you into some troubles fixing that area up. It all depends on how nice a job you want to do. Look underneath the truck to see where the rocker backs into the cab to see if you need the backing plate, and yes there is supposed to be metal there :p

06-08-2003, 07:11 PM	#3
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	http://www.gmcpauls.com/Patch%20Panels.htm

06-08-2003, 07:12 PM	#4
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	Heloo my body shop just fixed my pass rocker last week .. from Chevy Duty.. OE type .. and the man did NOT use the back one that I bot .. he sez NO way... so now the rocker makes the driver rocker look bad oh wellll lol

06-08-2003, 11:44 PM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Just another thing to mention, quality differs greatly between brands and is very important. I don't know which brands are best or who sells them though.

06-09-2003, 08:23 PM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Hey Guys, I try to carry the best parts on the market. If you are not happy I will give you a full refund. My everyday price is $12.50 each. Let me know if I can help you. Thanks

06-10-2003, 04:16 AM	#11
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Can't get your website to work; when I go to 67-72 or 60-66 catalog, picture place holders come up, but no text or hot buttons anywhere. __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

06-10-2003, 06:02 AM	#12
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Yes, I know my web guy is working on this. Boy has the web site stuff been a pain in the butt when we get the bugs worked out I am going to have a sale to make up for it. I hope it will be very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-12-2003, 09:05 AM	#13
jcalisi Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 126	Tim, Where are you located in TN? Do you have a walkin store is or do you ship everything? __________________ Jon 1968 C10 Custom

06-12-2003, 09:16 AM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	We are about 1-hour above Knoxville and yes we do have a store set up here at the house. Give me a call if I can help you with anything. Thanks Tim



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