Door/Rocker Panel Issue

[jrod_1286]

Was moving along good on 72 GMC build until today. I am having problems installing the outer rocker as far as lower door gap. I have no clearance between the door and the rocker panel. I have tried all of the hinge adjustments. The rest of the door gaps look great. Any ideas ?? The door does close fine without the outer rocker in place.

[Carl Spangler]

Post some pics of how the outer rocker is positioned. Have you tacked the outer rocker???

thanks
JohnG

[Cape Codder]

Can you move the bottom of the rocker in a little? That will lower the top at the door gap but not at the pinch weld.

[jrod_1286]

I will try to post some pics tommorow. I have not tacked the rocker in yet, just trying to fit. I have made a few "adjustments" to make it sit in position better.

[jrod_1286]

Had a chance to work on the truck today. Cape codders advice took care of my issue, thanks alot man.

[Cape Codder]

I started doing body work at a GMC dealer in 1974. Living in New England I have put a few of those rockers on over the years. Now the guy that first hired me brings his car to me for repairs. That's a good feeling

[jrod_1286]

I guess I was a little timid of pulling down on the rocker. Not anymore !!

[hugger6933]

Don't ever be afraid to bend something because you know you can strighten it. Jim

[jrod_1286]

I have a welder, body hammers and grinders, no fear, beat and bend away.

[Cape Codder]

Especially when dealing with non oem parts

[jrod_1286]

I have been finding out that all of the patch panels I have, have taken a little tweaking to make fit. Outer floor patch, front floor patch, kick panel, front and rear pillars.

[jrod_1286]