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08-28-2013, 10:13 AM | #1 |
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Aftermarket rocker panels
I am sure these have been used, what are they like. Do they fit ok, I am looking at a couple of these and also the rear inner rocker and outer floor repair kits. Was trying to save a set of originals but don't know if it is worth all the work.
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08-28-2013, 10:23 AM | #2 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
I used a set from Brothers on my 66 c10. they were close,some fitting is needed.Made in China as they all are I think,but not too bad.
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08-28-2013, 10:30 AM | #3 |
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08-28-2013, 11:53 AM | #4 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
The ones I used on the blue '65 needed minimal fitting. I was being picky though.
Not the best pic, but here's how they fit just tacked in place. No cutting/reshaping here. With a little work they fit like this.
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08-28-2013, 12:30 PM | #5 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
Looks great, how'd your mic the spot welds.
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08-28-2013, 02:03 PM | #6 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
I've used Tri-plus rockers on several, fit fine-some massaging needed but not much.
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08-28-2013, 02:21 PM | #7 |
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Wow, Astronaut, That looks Fabulous!!
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08-28-2013, 04:28 PM | #8 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
look at Top Banana, they have Tri-plus parts and Ive heard real good stuff about their prices and metal.
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
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08-28-2013, 05:01 PM | #10 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
Very nice work......they look like factory stock !!
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08-29-2013, 12:09 PM | #11 | |
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Thanks dudes! LT1, I used a 1/2" diameter round carbide burr to cut the dimples back in to mimick the original spot welds,5/8" would match a factory weld divot better though.
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08-29-2013, 01:06 PM | #12 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
Agreed. They take minimal work to fit, as shown in Astronaut's pics.
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08-29-2013, 02:12 PM | #13 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
Got some panels on the way from the Banana Peel.
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08-29-2013, 02:26 PM | #14 |
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08-29-2013, 08:13 PM | #15 |
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I am 200 miles south so it's easier to just pay shipping, good ideal though as I do get there once in awhile. I don't know if there is any places there though.
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08-29-2013, 09:09 PM | #16 |
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Re: Aftermarket rocker panels
I have gotten some of my stuff from a place called Dan's Classic auto parts in Portland. I got my rocker stuff from them.
I thought you were closer to Portland. My daughter's mothers family is from Camas Valley and her mother did go to school in Roseburg ron |
08-29-2013, 09:21 PM | #17 |
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Camas valley I'd about 1/2 hour south west of me.
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