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**Thealien** · 07-10-2007, 07:29 PM

I have some floor and kick panel rust that I may try to repair. My rocker boxes are solid. Are they removeable to weld/repair underneath or do I just do all my repairs from above and??

this is on a 1972 Jimmy

onetonk5 · 07-10-2007, 10:05 PM

Wrongs forum....would be an ass load of work to remove plus you loose the structural rigidity they add. I would work around them and try to get a good look at them from the topside.

PBFAB.COM · 07-11-2007, 12:38 AM

Don't remove them unless you HAVE to. There will be an access panel that unbolts at the rear wheel wells. You can unbolt em and look inside... beware of spiders!

*72CSTC5* · 07-11-2007, 12:50 AM

You can do your patch work from above. I would not remove them unless completely rusted out as mentioned from Porterbuilt and onetonK5

bagged74 · 07-11-2007, 01:00 AM

I replaced the floor pans completely from the top side. it wasnt too horrible of an experience.

**Thealien** · 07-11-2007, 07:54 AM

Thanks

vtblazer · 07-11-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

There will be an access panel that unbolts at the rear wheel wells. You can unbolt em and look inside.

Just to clarify...

The rocker boxes contain torsion rods, both the boxes and the rods are welded in place.

"Only" the rear panel unbolts.

If/when floor repairs are done, reach inside and spray the repaired area from underneath to prevent future rust issues.

**jaros44sr** · 07-11-2007, 04:50 PM

I hope yours unbolt, 35 years of rusted shut. I ended up twisting the cage nut clean off...then your left with more problems. Don't know what to tell ya, it's a gamble either way... JMHO

**Thealien** · 07-11-2007, 08:07 PM

so far all the seat, seat belt, and top bolts all came out no problem. I am just trying to get as much information as possible so I can get everything I need and someday tackle my repairs. All you guys are great help. Wish one of you were closer so I could watch/help with someone elses before I tackle mine?

07-10-2007, 07:29 PM	#1
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Rocker box question I have some floor and kick panel rust that I may try to repair. My rocker boxes are solid. Are they removeable to weld/repair underneath or do I just do all my repairs from above and?? this is on a 1972 Jimmy

07-10-2007, 10:05 PM	#2
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Rocker box question Wrongs forum....would be an ass load of work to remove plus you loose the structural rigidity they add. I would work around them and try to get a good look at them from the topside. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

07-11-2007, 12:38 AM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Rocker box question Don't remove them unless you HAVE to. There will be an access panel that unbolts at the rear wheel wells. You can unbolt em and look inside... beware of spiders! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

07-11-2007, 12:50 AM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Rocker box question You can do your patch work from above. I would not remove them unless completely rusted out as mentioned from Porterbuilt and onetonK5

07-11-2007, 01:00 AM	#5
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Rocker box question I replaced the floor pans completely from the top side. it wasnt too horrible of an experience.

07-11-2007, 07:54 AM	#6
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Rocker box question Thanks

07-11-2007, 04:50 PM	#8
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Rocker box question I hope yours unbolt, 35 years of rusted shut. I ended up twisting the cage nut clean off...then your left with more problems. Don't know what to tell ya, it's a gamble either way... JMHO __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-11-2007, 08:07 PM	#9
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Rocker box question so far all the seat, seat belt, and top bolts all came out no problem. I am just trying to get as much information as possible so I can get everything I need and someday tackle my repairs. All you guys are great help. Wish one of you were closer so I could watch/help with someone elses before I tackle mine?



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