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-T- · 01-10-2014, 09:05 PM

http://gmcpauls.com/pictures/6772out...nnerrocker.jpg

its listed as the outer 4" of cab floor with rocker channel and inner rocker. I need to replace just the section of floor right at the rocker panel. Just don't want to order this if its not what I need as GMC pauls doesn't do returns very easy. Most other retailers sale a 7" outer floor patch which is way more than I need.

Thanks for any input

downbytheriver · 01-10-2014, 09:36 PM

Also interested in this. Have two sitting in the garage as we speak, ready to go on the truck.

-T- · 01-10-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by downbytheriver

Also interested in this. Have two sitting in the garage as we speak, ready to go on the truck.

If you have them already, do they appear to be as described? Outer 4" floor pan?

Thanks

downbytheriver · 01-10-2014, 10:06 PM

It's 4" wide, and about 5.25" tall. It looks solid, haven't test fit it though.

kxmotox247 · 01-10-2014, 10:09 PM

I've used them. Got a pair from GMCPauls. They came to me dropshipped from KeyParts. They are the entire outer floor (4" wide) and have the inner rocker built in to them. They run all the way from back of the cab to the seam in the floor where it starts to curve upwards.
I needed new outer rockers and I had some pinholes where my inners met the floor. These were perfect for me. I don't have a ton of experience with patch panels but these seemed like a very good fit for me.

Livrat · 01-10-2014, 10:36 PM

I have installed over a dozen sets, although they not perfect they are very nice, you will find that the holes for the front cab support bolts that are already punched will be off a bit, and if you use the entire piece you will have to tweak it a little where it meets the firewall pinch weld. on a 1-10 scale as far as patch panels go I would give it a 9.

-T- · 01-10-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

I have installed over a dozen sets, although they not perfect they are very nice, you will find that the holes for the front cab support bolts that are already punched will be off a bit, and if you use the entire piece you will have to tweak it a little where it meets the firewall pinch weld. on a 1-10 scale as far as patch panels go I would give it a 9.

Cool. THanks everyone. I'll get a set coming.

sduckworth13 · 01-10-2014, 11:13 PM

These fit nice, the flange part up by the firewall is about 1/4" to short if you go by the drip channel as a reference. So you'll need to modify it a little.

powell72 · 01-10-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

I have installed over a dozen sets, although they not perfect they are very nice, you will find that the holes for the front cab support bolts that are already punched will be off a bit, and if you use the entire piece you will have to tweak it a little where it meets the firewall pinch weld. on a 1-10 scale as far as patch panels go I would give it a 9.

I have used them too and you are spot on.

sduckworth13 · 01-10-2014, 11:31 PM

Here is a picture if the one I installed I didn't need to use the whole piece. I didn't use the part behind the rear door pillar.

sduckworth13 · 01-10-2014, 11:32 PM

One more

Livrat · 01-11-2014, 12:17 AM

Here is one getting test fitted in a Burb, notice towards the center I cut a "U" out of the patch panel, I've discovered it is easier to cut it that way over trying to leave the "rise" on the patch panel and cutting the floor to match. it always left too wide of a gap.
The second picture if one getting test fitted in a 67 SWB, notice how the punched holes did not quite line up.

01-10-2014, 09:05 PM	#1
-T- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 130	Has anyone used this patch panel http://gmcpauls.com/pictures/6772out...nnerrocker.jpg its listed as the outer 4" of cab floor with rocker channel and inner rocker. I need to replace just the section of floor right at the rocker panel. Just don't want to order this if its not what I need as GMC pauls doesn't do returns very easy. Most other retailers sale a 7" outer floor patch which is way more than I need. Thanks for any input

01-10-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
downbytheriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 195	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel Also interested in this. Have two sitting in the garage as we speak, ready to go on the truck. __________________ 68 SWB 5.3 turbo build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=578220

01-10-2014, 10:06 PM	#4
downbytheriver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 195	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel It's 4" wide, and about 5.25" tall. It looks solid, haven't test fit it though. __________________ 68 SWB 5.3 turbo build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=578220

01-10-2014, 10:09 PM	#5
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel I've used them. Got a pair from GMCPauls. They came to me dropshipped from KeyParts. They are the entire outer floor (4" wide) and have the inner rocker built in to them. They run all the way from back of the cab to the seam in the floor where it starts to curve upwards. I needed new outer rockers and I had some pinholes where my inners met the floor. These were perfect for me. I don't have a ton of experience with patch panels but these seemed like a very good fit for me.

01-10-2014, 10:36 PM	#6
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel I have installed over a dozen sets, although they not perfect they are very nice, you will find that the holes for the front cab support bolts that are already punched will be off a bit, and if you use the entire piece you will have to tweak it a little where it meets the firewall pinch weld. on a 1-10 scale as far as patch panels go I would give it a 9.

01-10-2014, 11:13 PM	#8
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel These fit nice, the flange part up by the firewall is about 1/4" to short if you go by the drip channel as a reference. So you'll need to modify it a little. __________________ Scott

01-10-2014, 11:31 PM	#10
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel Here is a picture if the one I installed I didn't need to use the whole piece. I didn't use the part behind the rear door pillar. Attached Images __________________ Scott

01-10-2014, 11:32 PM	#11
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel One more Attached Images __________________ Scott

01-11-2014, 12:17 AM	#12
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Has anyone used this patch panel Here is one getting test fitted in a Burb, notice towards the center I cut a "U" out of the patch panel, I've discovered it is easier to cut it that way over trying to leave the "rise" on the patch panel and cutting the floor to match. it always left too wide of a gap. The second picture if one getting test fitted in a 67 SWB, notice how the punched holes did not quite line up. Attached Images



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