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06-17-2003, 09:17 PM
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Young truck fanatic
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Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak
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hi im new
hi im a 16 year old from iowa. does anybody know how hard it to put on new rockers and cab corners?? any info helps
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06-17-2003, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Killingworth, CT. USA
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Welcome from Connecticut! Somebody here will help you out. I can tell you that you will need some cutting tools and welding equipment, be it gas, arc or mig. What do you have avalible?
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06-17-2003, 09:42 PM
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Young truck fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak
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Well I have someone that is experienced and willing to give a crash course in body work but i cant decide if i want to go to a body shop or give it a shot. hopefully you guys can help me decide
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06-17-2003, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Cecilia, Louisiana
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Hello, sweet n rare 67 !! Welcome to the board from southern Louisiana. Rocker panels and cab corners are not "hard" to do, but they do require some skill in order to get a proper fit. Try doing a search for either and you'll have more reading material than you can shake a stick at !!!! This topic has been covered numerous times so there's plenty of info, including pics, on these subjects. Good luck and once again.... Welcome !!
Chris Bowtie468
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 Chrisclick here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide |
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06-17-2003, 09:49 PM
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Designated A-hole!
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I will find out soon myself! Look back in the paint&body board and u should find some useful help!
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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06-17-2003, 10:19 PM
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Another Hi DeeHo from South Mississippi....welll I guess that's a bit more hill country than semi swamp land,.....Anyways, welcome to the board. I hear that it's not too bad doing the opanel replacements. I had my one bad rocker done by a guy at my wife's work cuz I didn't have a welder then. Good luck with uyour project. Show us some pictures of your truck when you can.
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06-17-2003, 10:37 PM
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hey, as another teenager, welcome to the board!
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06-17-2003, 11:08 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Howard, Kansas USA
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Welcome from ks
Rockers and corners are a piece of cake if you take your time and not weld them solid until you check and recheck them for correct fit Good luck and have fun with your truck david
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06-17-2003, 11:12 PM
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Welcome from Washington State.........
When the search mode is available again, try a search. Theres alot of good info on the subject. You might try efabman for info as well.
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06-17-2003, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
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on my old rockers, i cut them out, and pop rivited them in temporarily..... (no i cant spell
 ) that way, i can see how the fit is and keep them lined up for welding.. so far so good!welcome to the forum from KY
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06-17-2003, 11:24 PM
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Welcome from southern oregon!!!!!
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06-18-2003, 12:19 AM
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Welcome!
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06-18-2003, 02:06 AM
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I need another Barley Pop
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and another welcome from Southern Oregon.
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06-18-2003, 02:19 AM
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Have A Nice Day!
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Welcome from California
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06-18-2003, 04:38 AM
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If you want to see the hardest way to do it click on my link below. All my welding was done with a stick welder. I also welded in cab supports while the cab was still on the frame. Then again I've had lots of experience in the metal fabrication field and have a few more years on you (about 30).
 But there is always a first time for everything. Your best bet is to have someone with experience help you do it.
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06-18-2003, 04:50 AM
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P!$$ on Ford
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hey welcome i just joined not to long ago and the people here seem to be a big help with stuff.. have fun
  check out my rig on the site below Michael 19 yrs old
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06-18-2003, 09:33 AM
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Young truck fanatic
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Thanks you guys i am glad i found people that know what they are talking about instead all the local idiots.
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06-18-2003, 10:09 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
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Wwelcome to the board from NJ id give it a shot myself i mean its a good way to start and bein ya have someone to give ya a hand it cant go that bad can it??
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06-18-2003, 10:12 AM
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Welcome. FYI, there are a few "local idiots" here too. J/K
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06-18-2003, 10:17 AM
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Welcome from North Alabama ... I replaced my rockers, inner kick panels, floor pans, lower door supports (front and rear) and cab corners last year. I had never done any work like this before either and it went pretty well. I had a friend with some experience help me and it went pretty smooth. I found the body work that follows (grinding, bondo, and block sanding) to be more difficult to get "right" than the actual welding.
Hope this helps ... and welcome to the board!
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06-18-2003, 10:41 AM
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welcome fron another 16 year old good luck with your truck! -kyle
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