rocker panel??

[jim-bob]

why is it called a Rocker Panel?

[Shinysideup]

Why indeed.

[samkost]

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On early cars a sacrificial panel was placed behind the front tires and ran to the rear of the car. It was covered with a rubber matting to keep things quiet. It was originally called a rock deflector. As body building techniques evolved and running boards and stand alone front fenders went away, the name rocker panel stuck and now it is the part of the lower body work between the wheel wells.

[spoon3210]

I don't know why its called a rocker panel but I do know that I just replaced mine. I got some replacements that were made in Taiwan and they didn't fit very well at all. I ordered a couple from Tabco and I got some cab corners too. These Tabco parts fit very well.

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by samkost

A well trained dog!
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On early cars a sacrificial panel was placed behind the front tires and ran to the rear of the car. It was covered with a rubber matting to keep things quiet. It was originally called a rock deflector. As body building techniques evolved and running boards and stand alone front fenders went away, the name rocker panel stuck and now it is the part of the lower body work between the wheel wells.

Thanks Sam..I bet there's a lot of folks that didn't know this..just afraid to ask!

[freak]

Originally Posted by samkost

A well trained dog!
Don't you just love the Internet?

Here ya go...enjoy

On early cars a sacrificial panel was placed behind the front tires and ran to the rear of the car. It was covered with a rubber matting to keep things quiet. It was originally called a rock deflector. As body building techniques evolved and running boards and stand alone front fenders went away, the name rocker panel stuck and now it is the part of the lower body work between the wheel wells.

What was sacrificial about it?