Test Fit on 1st New ub. 3rd Door Rocker Good - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GMCPaul** · 09-20-2004, 12:14 PM

We received the very first 67-72 Suburban 3rd door rocker made from new tooling we had developed on Monday the 13th, we preformed the test fit and checked it for being correct immediately of course and I'm happy to say it went perfect, smoother even than doing a front rocker. They are 100% correct down to the last detail in shape even having the 3 raised to the outside area on lower lip that allows debris and moisture to drain from between the rocker and backing plate. I did have to mention to the manufacturer that the wide rear raidused area at back was distorted with a few wrinkles in metal from stamping and he said they would try to improve that and I do know the NOS one I found to send him was wrinkled/wavy metal some in the same area but either way I'm extremely pleased. So now its 2-3 weeks stamping time then 6-7 weeks in transit and we should have them available by around mid-late November.
GMCPaul

**gregfull** · 09-20-2004, 06:03 PM

GMCPaul,

For about a year now I've been looking for a rear drivers side wheel tub for a 72 burb. You don't have any leads on one do you? New or Used. I know Wes @ classic heartbeat has been trying to get some made, but with no luck yet. Help if U can.

Thanks

low burb · 09-21-2004, 02:50 AM

That's great news! I'll be ordering one when they are available. Michael

**GMCPaul** · 09-21-2004, 10:26 AM

gregfull actually I have sent the rear wheel tub & rear wheel tub to quarter panel extension over to be reproduced already but its inline behind the 67-68 Chevy NOS grill we sent to have tooling made for so I would guestimate those rear wheel tubs to be at least 1-2 years before available. We're getting things made as rapidly as possible but tooling costs are expensive & its very time consuming making them and the manufacturer can only develop so many pieces at once.
GMCPaul

benscool1 · 09-21-2004, 07:15 PM

Are there going to be inner rocker panels for these 3rd door rockers available as well or will they not be necessary?

gregbr · 09-23-2004, 06:55 AM

GMCPaul, Do you have a NOS "Custom" emblem that goes above the door handle for a 70 GMC? I have one already. Greg

09-20-2004, 12:14 PM	#1
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Test Fit on 1st New ub. 3rd Door Rocker Good We received the very first 67-72 Suburban 3rd door rocker made from new tooling we had developed on Monday the 13th, we preformed the test fit and checked it for being correct immediately of course and I'm happy to say it went perfect, smoother even than doing a front rocker. They are 100% correct down to the last detail in shape even having the 3 raised to the outside area on lower lip that allows debris and moisture to drain from between the rocker and backing plate. I did have to mention to the manufacturer that the wide rear raidused area at back was distorted with a few wrinkles in metal from stamping and he said they would try to improve that and I do know the NOS one I found to send him was wrinkled/wavy metal some in the same area but either way I'm extremely pleased. So now its 2-3 weeks stamping time then 6-7 weeks in transit and we should have them available by around mid-late November. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

09-20-2004, 06:03 PM	#2
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	GMCPaul, For about a year now I've been looking for a rear drivers side wheel tub for a 72 burb. You don't have any leads on one do you? New or Used. I know Wes @ classic heartbeat has been trying to get some made, but with no luck yet. Help if U can. Thanks __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

09-21-2004, 02:50 AM	#3
low burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Medicine Hat,AB, Canada Posts: 194	That's great news! I'll be ordering one when they are available. Michael __________________ Michael 1971 GMC Suburban "Crusty" 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd 1978 Scout II 1992 Passat Syncro

09-21-2004, 10:26 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	gregfull actually I have sent the rear wheel tub & rear wheel tub to quarter panel extension over to be reproduced already but its inline behind the 67-68 Chevy NOS grill we sent to have tooling made for so I would guestimate those rear wheel tubs to be at least 1-2 years before available. We're getting things made as rapidly as possible but tooling costs are expensive & its very time consuming making them and the manufacturer can only develop so many pieces at once. GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

09-21-2004, 07:15 PM	#5
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Are there going to be inner rocker panels for these 3rd door rockers available as well or will they not be necessary? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

09-23-2004, 06:55 AM	#6
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	GMCPaul, Do you have a NOS "Custom" emblem that goes above the door handle for a 70 GMC? I have one already. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

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