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hgs_notes · 06-09-2007, 09:06 AM

My junkyard jimmy rocker boxes are completely gone. I was wondering if anyone has done something different to add stability or strength here, rather than just a direct replacement part. Maybe using some steel C channel and plate, or tubing as part of a cage, etc.

hyde · 06-09-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

My junkyard jimmy rocker boxes are completely gone. I was wondering if anyone has done something different to add stability or strength here, rather than just a direct replacement part. Maybe using some steel C channel and plate, or tubing as part of a cage, etc.

I know that the replacement rocker boxes I got at Outback are very thick and seem to be very solid. I was really suprised how heavy and solid they are.

hgs_notes · 06-09-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hyde

I know that the replacement rocker boxes I got at Outback are very thick and seem to be very solid. I was really suprised how heavy and solid they are.

Any info on where you got those and cost?

hyde · 06-09-2007, 10:45 AM

PM sent!

72 Cheyenne K20 · 06-09-2007, 12:10 PM

Hey Hyde, I'd be interested in finding those boxes also. let me know when you get a chance.

Thanks, Scott

hyde · 06-09-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Cheyenne K20

Hey Hyde, I'd be interested in finding those boxes also. let me know when you get a chance.

Thanks, Scott

PM sent!

onetonk5 · 06-09-2007, 05:03 PM

Why not post that info for everyone?

hgs_notes · 06-09-2007, 05:48 PM

It's no secret, the owner would probably like the business. Try here: www.outbacktruckparts.com

hyde · 06-09-2007, 07:00 PM

Sorry guys Im new and didnt want to ruffle any feathers...Roger only stocks the the higher quality panels not the cheaper flimsey foriegn made panels

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2007, 07:12 PM

It was our company that had the rocker boxes reproduced! We have several in stock: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/sheetmetal.htm

We also have the end caps:

and something else that nobody else has because we have them manufacture exclusively for us. The rear rocker box support..

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2007, 07:18 PM

By the way if outback is buying these rocker boxes and not producing them, then they are buying imported rocker boxes. The only company that is making them is in Taiwan. Triplus is the company that we got to do it. They manufacture the rocker box, and end cap. We do the reinforcement piece in the USA. WES

onetonk5 · 06-09-2007, 07:53 PM

GMC Pauls has those support pieces as well.
http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/69-...AssemPlate.jpg

http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/697...oorSupport.jpg

Looks just like the ones I bought from you Wes.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2007, 08:01 PM

OOPS... Sorry I didn't read the post all the way. You are right onetonk5. WES

onetonk5 · 06-09-2007, 08:02 PM

Thats what i figured as he is using the same pics as you.
You thought about reproducing any of the other sheetmetal pieces that rust away in the b pillar area?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2007, 08:03 PM

Yes, we are working on that right now. We are trying to make all of the Blazer exclusive stuff. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2007, 08:05 PM

We are going to make the entire step area for guys who need them and also do just the last 12" or so for the guys who just need the ends. WES

Musclerodz · 06-09-2007, 08:06 PM

Wes, have you talked to Tri-Plus about doing the suppports to get the cost down on them. I know it won;t happen soon enough but I am going to have to get a pair of those from you in the next month or so when I start sheetmetal on my K5

mike

hyde · 06-09-2007, 08:06 PM

It really doesnt matter, They are nice pieces and they are very solid...If you got them produced way to go..Thanks for having a good product made, I am glad Outback has all the parts I need instock.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2007, 08:32 PM

The thought passed through my mind.... Just for a second though. Although I am realy happy that the parts are availible to restore these Blazers, I got nothing for my efforts. Everybody has them, LMC, Brothers, Truck Shop, Classic Industries, and all the truck parts suppliers. What was my reward? I get to watch everyone else make money from them, while I just sell a couple here and there. I don't even get them discounted. Sorry to whine!!

Just chaps my hiney.

It was something that I expected though

, it was more important to me to see the parts availible than to have them exclusive. But as for the parts that we are doing ourselves, the truck parts dealers are more than welcome to buy them from us, but I am not going to have them done in Taiwan. I have to look out for my company also.

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

hyde · 06-09-2007, 08:44 PM

I saved your company to my favorites and i will buy somethings im sure

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-09-2007, 08:49 PM

Thank you hyde. WES

hyde · 06-09-2007, 09:24 PM

No problem.....I didnt know you got all that stuff started.....Wes for PRESIDENT!

swyfor5 · 06-10-2007, 02:33 AM

Right behind you WES, we need more guy's like you in the K5 world! When I'm ready for the parts I'll definetly order them from you. Gotta tear mine down to see exactly what I need. Will be getting with you soon, thank's.

vtblazer · 06-10-2007, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

My junkyard jimmy rocker boxes are completely gone. I was wondering if anyone has done something different to add stability or strength here, rather than just a direct replacement part. Maybe using some steel C channel and plate, or tubing as part of a cage, etc.

If you want a 'down and dirty' way to do it, use a piece of 1.75 DOM across the floor.

Weld it to both the floor and the inside of the inner kick panel...problem solved.

Just did it to mine in the pic, worked great.
(notice complete cut out of all rocker/torsion assembly)

hgs_notes · 06-10-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

If you want a 'down and dirty' way to do it, use a piece of 1.75 DOM across the floor.

Weld it to both the floor and the inside of the inner kick panel...problem solved.

Just did it to mine in the pic, worked great.
(notice complete cut out of all rocker/torsion assembly)

vt, do you have a picture of the attachment weld points? Thanks for understanding my question in the original post. I already knew the replacement parts were available, but didn't want to spend a few hundred plus and then just bang the hell out of them.

I was thinking about running a piece of C channel, flat side down, along the inside of the rockers, with plate on the ends that would basically replace the original boxes with a much heavier gage steel. This way it would look almost original from the outside (no clearance advantage like the route you took) but still stout enough to support the fire wall and use as a rock slider. Could weld support tubing from the channel to the frame. Kind of the same thing you did, but different style and also tied to the firewall.

06-09-2007, 09:06 AM	#1
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06-09-2007, 10:45 AM	#4
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Rocker boxes PM sent! __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged

06-09-2007, 12:10 PM	#5
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Re: Rocker boxes Hey Hyde, I'd be interested in finding those boxes also. let me know when you get a chance. Thanks, Scott

06-09-2007, 05:03 PM	#7
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Rocker boxes Why not post that info for everyone? __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

06-09-2007, 05:48 PM	#8
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Rocker boxes It's no secret, the owner would probably like the business. Try here: www.outbacktruckparts.com __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-09-2007, 07:00 PM	#9
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Rocker boxes Sorry guys Im new and didnt want to ruffle any feathers...Roger only stocks the the higher quality panels not the cheaper flimsey foriegn made panels __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged

06-09-2007, 07:12 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker boxes It was our company that had the rocker boxes reproduced! We have several in stock: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/sheetmetal.htm We also have the end caps: and something else that nobody else has because we have them manufacture exclusively for us. The rear rocker box support.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2007, 07:18 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker boxes By the way if outback is buying these rocker boxes and not producing them, then they are buying imported rocker boxes. The only company that is making them is in Taiwan. Triplus is the company that we got to do it. They manufacture the rocker box, and end cap. We do the reinforcement piece in the USA. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2007, 07:53 PM	#12
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Rocker boxes GMC Pauls has those support pieces as well. http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/69-...AssemPlate.jpg http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/697...oorSupport.jpg Looks just like the ones I bought from you Wes. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

06-09-2007, 08:01 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker boxes OOPS... Sorry I didn't read the post all the way. You are right onetonk5. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2007, 08:02 PM	#14
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Rocker boxes Thats what i figured as he is using the same pics as you. You thought about reproducing any of the other sheetmetal pieces that rust away in the b pillar area? __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

06-09-2007, 08:03 PM	#15
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker boxes Yes, we are working on that right now. We are trying to make all of the Blazer exclusive stuff. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2007, 08:05 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker boxes We are going to make the entire step area for guys who need them and also do just the last 12" or so for the guys who just need the ends. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2007, 08:06 PM	#17
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Rocker boxes Wes, have you talked to Tri-Plus about doing the suppports to get the cost down on them. I know it won;t happen soon enough but I am going to have to get a pair of those from you in the next month or so when I start sheetmetal on my K5 mike __________________ Mike Redpath

06-09-2007, 08:06 PM	#18
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Rocker boxes It really doesnt matter, They are nice pieces and they are very solid...If you got them produced way to go..Thanks for having a good product made, I am glad Outback has all the parts I need instock. __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged



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06-09-2007, 08:32 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker boxes The thought passed through my mind.... Just for a second though. Although I am realy happy that the parts are availible to restore these Blazers, I got nothing for my efforts. Everybody has them, LMC, Brothers, Truck Shop, Classic Industries, and all the truck parts suppliers. What was my reward? I get to watch everyone else make money from them, while I just sell a couple here and there. I don't even get them discounted. Sorry to whine!! Just chaps my hiney. It was something that I expected though , it was more important to me to see the parts availible than to have them exclusive. But as for the parts that we are doing ourselves, the truck parts dealers are more than welcome to buy them from us, but I am not going to have them done in Taiwan. I have to look out for my company also. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2007, 08:44 PM	#20
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Rocker boxes I saved your company to my favorites and i will buy somethings im sure __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged

06-09-2007, 08:49 PM	#21
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker boxes Thank you hyde. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#22
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Rocker boxes No problem.....I didnt know you got all that stuff started.....Wes for PRESIDENT! __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged

06-10-2007, 02:33 AM	#23
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Rocker boxes Right behind you WES, we need more guy's like you in the K5 world! When I'm ready for the parts I'll definetly order them from you. Gotta tear mine down to see exactly what I need. Will be getting with you soon, thank's.

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