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nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:09 AM

I need to repair the channel showed in the picture, I borrowed the pic from someone on the site, thank you.

I have small rust holes in the bottom of the channel itself.

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-24-2006, 03:13 AM

How much of that in length do you need I have a 30" brake so I can bend you one from 20 gage sheetmetal if you pay the shipping to get it mailed to you.

nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:15 AM

pretty much the whole length.... but its not perfectly square is it? it looks like its more of a rounded bend?

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-24-2006, 03:18 AM

If I want to do a slightly radiused bend I just do it in a couple of steps instead of breaking a crisp line. I have my 69 sitting with the floors exposed so I can copy the part pretty easy probably.

nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:20 AM

that would be awesome if you could. I would gladly pay for shipping and the steel itself.... especially if youve got a truck there to copy it from.

nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:22 AM

I wonder if it would be easiest to cut it out at the bend, or an inch or so into the flat part of the floor itself?

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-24-2006, 03:22 AM

No sweat let me give it a shot. I'm busy for a couple of days but I'll try to knock one out and send you a picture. How far into the floorboard do you need it to go?

nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:23 AM

hehe just what i was asking, and inch or so... half inch maybe... let me draw up in pain what im thinking just so we are on the same page.

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-24-2006, 03:25 AM

No problem.

nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:29 AM

If you can understand my scribbles, this is what i need.

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-24-2006, 03:34 AM

Yeah...we are both talking about the same part. Like I said my 69 is sitting in the garage 8 feet from my brake so it's easy enough to just copy mine. I sent you a pm with my email in case you have any other info or questions.

671blazer · 05-24-2006, 03:44 AM

hey you read my mind i was just planning to do the same thing!! my truck is rusted through in the same area. but i didnt think is was bad enought to have to replace the floor. the rest of the floor plan is in good shape. my plan was to replace the rocker and that same section you are talking about.

Oldtruckfanatic are you taking orders on the sheet metal? if so id like a pair. i would gladly compensate you for your time / materials / shipping.

nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:48 AM

Also, opinions on how to go about fixing this.

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-24-2006, 03:55 AM

I can make two pairs as easy as one but I was just telling Nathan_454 I'm going on houseboat vacation on sunday and I won't be back until the folowing sunday june 3rd. I would be happy to make the parts for you guys if you don't need them before I get back.

nathan_454 · 05-24-2006, 03:56 AM

Im in no rush. I was shooting to have this done by memorial weekend... but thats not gonna heppen. lol.... so my new goal is to be done and topless by the 4th of july. so no hurry here. lol

671blazer · 05-24-2006, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldtruckfanatic

I can make two pairs as easy as one but I was just telling Nathan_454 I'm going on houseboat vacation on sunday and I won't be back until the folowing sunday june 3rd. I would be happy to make the parts for you guys if you don't need them before I get back.

no rush at all. take your time. im changing the front clip this weekend. hopefully getting my lift installed the following weekend. The rockers / floors are really last on my list.
thank you, let me know how i can compensate you.

MikeS · 05-24-2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathan_454

Also, opinions on how to go about fixing this.

It's not what you can see that you have to worry about, the problem is that cab supports are under the floor there and a likely rusted out. Common problem for all of us. There is a great "cancer support" thread over on CK5.com that you should take a look at. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54050

Good luck with it. Lots of folks here can help.

Mike

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-25-2006, 12:20 AM

Looks like a 5 year old dids it but heres the support in question..

05-24-2006, 03:09 AM	#1
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	rocker repair question. I need to repair the channel showed in the picture, I borrowed the pic from someone on the site, thank you. I have small rust holes in the bottom of the channel itself. Last edited by nathan_454; 05-24-2006 at 03:33 AM.

05-24-2006, 03:13 AM	#2
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: rocker repair question. How much of that in length do you need I have a 30" brake so I can bend you one from 20 gage sheetmetal if you pay the shipping to get it mailed to you.

05-24-2006, 03:15 AM	#3
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: rocker repair question. pretty much the whole length.... but its not perfectly square is it? it looks like its more of a rounded bend?

05-24-2006, 03:18 AM	#4
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: rocker repair question. If I want to do a slightly radiused bend I just do it in a couple of steps instead of breaking a crisp line. I have my 69 sitting with the floors exposed so I can copy the part pretty easy probably. Last edited by Oldtruckfanatic; 05-24-2006 at 03:19 AM.

05-24-2006, 03:20 AM	#5
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: rocker repair question. that would be awesome if you could. I would gladly pay for shipping and the steel itself.... especially if youve got a truck there to copy it from.

05-24-2006, 03:22 AM	#6
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: rocker repair question. I wonder if it would be easiest to cut it out at the bend, or an inch or so into the flat part of the floor itself?

05-24-2006, 03:22 AM	#7
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: rocker repair question. No sweat let me give it a shot. I'm busy for a couple of days but I'll try to knock one out and send you a picture. How far into the floorboard do you need it to go?

05-24-2006, 03:23 AM	#8
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: rocker repair question. hehe just what i was asking, and inch or so... half inch maybe... let me draw up in pain what im thinking just so we are on the same page.

05-24-2006, 03:25 AM	#9
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: rocker repair question. No problem.

05-24-2006, 03:29 AM	#10
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: rocker repair question. If you can understand my scribbles, this is what i need. Last edited by nathan_454; 05-24-2006 at 03:32 AM.

05-24-2006, 03:34 AM	#11
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: rocker repair question. Yeah...we are both talking about the same part. Like I said my 69 is sitting in the garage 8 feet from my brake so it's easy enough to just copy mine. I sent you a pm with my email in case you have any other info or questions.

05-24-2006, 03:44 AM	#12
671blazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hayward ca Posts: 68	Re: rocker repair question. hey you read my mind i was just planning to do the same thing!! my truck is rusted through in the same area. but i didnt think is was bad enought to have to replace the floor. the rest of the floor plan is in good shape. my plan was to replace the rocker and that same section you are talking about. Oldtruckfanatic are you taking orders on the sheet metal? if so id like a pair. i would gladly compensate you for your time / materials / shipping. __________________ 72k5 4wd 04 Tahoe 02 Roadstar Warrior 2000 Buick Lesabre on 20's Last edited by 671blazer; 05-24-2006 at 03:46 AM.

05-24-2006, 03:48 AM	#13
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: rocker repair question. Also, opinions on how to go about fixing this.

05-24-2006, 03:55 AM	#14
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: rocker repair question. I can make two pairs as easy as one but I was just telling Nathan_454 I'm going on houseboat vacation on sunday and I won't be back until the folowing sunday june 3rd. I would be happy to make the parts for you guys if you don't need them before I get back.

05-24-2006, 03:56 AM	#15
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: rocker repair question. Im in no rush. I was shooting to have this done by memorial weekend... but thats not gonna heppen. lol.... so my new goal is to be done and topless by the 4th of july. so no hurry here. lol



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05-25-2006, 12:20 AM	#18
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