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rchdrm · 09-07-2005, 05:01 PM

Before I tear things up can someone tell me how to remove my old rusted rocker panels? I have a 68 c10

matthufham · 09-07-2005, 05:39 PM

they should be held on with adhesive on the pillars, and spotwelded to the inner rockers and floorpan. there's probably a correct way of removing them, but i just took a sawzaw to the cab the last 2 times.

Frizzle Fry · 09-07-2005, 06:27 PM

Drill out all the spot welds. If they are hard to see, going over the welds with sandpaper will make them more visible. Use a small bit for pilot, then larger. Try not to drill any deeper than required to break it loose.

cableguy0 · 09-07-2005, 06:32 PM

after fighting with the spot welds for about 1/2 an hour i got frustrated and grabbed the air chissel. i removed both rockers in the course of about 5 minutes without damaging the surrounding metal

camaro__thunder · 09-07-2005, 09:07 PM

BAGS/BODYDROP/Z..... the works

SCOTI · 09-08-2005, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro__thunder

BAGS/BODYDROP/Z..... the works

Don't help too much . . ....

You will need to drill out the spot welds & do some grinding. You can make it easier to find the spot welds by scuffing the whole bottom of the jamb w/some coarse scotch-brite or sand paper.

68C15 · 09-08-2005, 07:44 AM

they are glued in ?!

chevyfarmer · 09-08-2005, 09:07 AM

I have never seen a set glued in. They have always been spot welded on the trucks that I have worked on. Eastwood has a good spot weld removal tool. Really like the airbag idea..... grind them off in style!

SCOTI · 09-08-2005, 10:21 AM

The 'glue' is just seam sealer.

panhandler62 · 09-08-2005, 01:09 PM

Mine are held on with screws and I don't even have inner rockers.... LOL

68haywagon · 09-08-2005, 01:36 PM

What's a rocker

The rust removed mine

dubie · 09-08-2005, 01:41 PM

I just used a die grinder and cut the spot welds to remove the rocker. Took 15 minutes to do both sides

**RPOZ11** · 09-08-2005, 01:45 PM

I am doing mine on a cab shortly...
How many spot welds are there usually and their locations thru the areas?
Thanx!

edmonton72 · 09-08-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 68haywagon

What's a rocker

The rust removed mine

My passenger side is worse, i remember laugh and telling my dad that i could see the road through the floor when we were driving it home.

matthufham · 09-08-2005, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

The 'glue' is just seam sealer.

i used the word adhesive, same thing

*Shane* · 09-08-2005, 08:10 PM

never seen one with "seam sealer" ... all spot welds ... across the pinchweld at the bottom and a couple on each end

lowrider79 · 09-08-2005, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RPOZ11

I am doing mine on a cab shortly...
How many spot welds are there usually and their locations thru the areas?
Thanx!

About 1 billion

or so it will seem. There on the bottom seam, on the top by the sill plate on the rear going up the side of the cab, on the front by the pillar. Basically everywhere that the rocker touches the cab.

Daxcor · 09-08-2005, 10:14 PM

A good sharpe spot weld cutter instead of a bit will do a lot less damage to the remaining metal.

Brad

rchdrm · 09-08-2005, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the input! I too like the idea of dropping it and letting the road take over but that would add even more dollars to the money pit.

Just so others know I took a few photos of the project. Not a step by step but I can do that on the next one.
I just used a chisel and knocked the welds loose. Too many spot welds to drill out. Probably one every 1/2 inch or so.
Hope this thread may help others.

09-07-2005, 05:01 PM	#1
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	Help removing rocker panels Before I tear things up can someone tell me how to remove my old rusted rocker panels? I have a 68 c10

09-07-2005, 06:32 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	after fighting with the spot welds for about 1/2 an hour i got frustrated and grabbed the air chissel. i removed both rockers in the course of about 5 minutes without damaging the surrounding metal __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

09-07-2005, 09:07 PM	#5
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	how to get rid of those rusty rockers BAGS/BODYDROP/Z..... the works __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

09-08-2005, 07:44 AM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	they are glued in ?! __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-08-2005, 09:07 AM	#8
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	I have never seen a set glued in. They have always been spot welded on the trucks that I have worked on. Eastwood has a good spot weld removal tool. Really like the airbag idea..... grind them off in style! __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

09-07-2005, 05:39 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	they should be held on with adhesive on the pillars, and spotwelded to the inner rockers and floorpan. there's probably a correct way of removing them, but i just took a sawzaw to the cab the last 2 times.

09-07-2005, 06:27 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Drill out all the spot welds. If they are hard to see, going over the welds with sandpaper will make them more visible. Use a small bit for pilot, then larger. Try not to drill any deeper than required to break it loose.

09-08-2005, 10:21 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	The 'glue' is just seam sealer. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-08-2005, 01:09 PM	#10
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Mine are held on with screws and I don't even have inner rockers.... LOL __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-08-2005, 01:36 PM	#11
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	What's a rocker The rust removed mine Attached Images __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold Last edited by 68haywagon; 09-08-2005 at 01:36 PM.

09-08-2005, 01:41 PM	#12
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I just used a die grinder and cut the spot welds to remove the rocker. Took 15 minutes to do both sides __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-08-2005, 01:45 PM	#13
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I am doing mine on a cab shortly... How many spot welds are there usually and their locations thru the areas? Thanx! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

09-08-2005, 08:10 PM	#16
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	never seen one with "seam sealer" ... all spot welds ... across the pinchweld at the bottom and a couple on each end

09-08-2005, 10:14 PM	#18
Daxcor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Errington, BC Posts: 11	spot weld cutter A good sharpe spot weld cutter instead of a bit will do a lot less damage to the remaining metal. Brad

09-08-2005, 10:18 PM	#19
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	got one started Thanks for the input! I too like the idea of dropping it and letting the road take over but that would add even more dollars to the money pit. Just so others know I took a few photos of the project. Not a step by step but I can do that on the next one. I just used a chisel and knocked the welds loose. Too many spot welds to drill out. Probably one every 1/2 inch or so. Hope this thread may help others. Attached Images



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