Another rust issue... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68blackbird · 01-01-2017, 01:59 PM

Just wondering, as you can see this inner fender piece has been scabbed over, maybe multiple times, do I need to fab and rescab, or is this piece available, not even sure what to call it. - 1959 Stepside

roger55 · 01-04-2017, 12:53 AM

Lower door hinge pocket cover is what I call it.
Yes they are available.

Go through my build thread. I've photo documented how I replaced all the bad pieces in this area.

**mr48chev** · 01-04-2017, 01:50 AM

Every truck trinket vendor that sells TF sheet metal should be able to get you the pieces.

This page is a royal pain in the butt to navigate but they have good photos of the parts.

You might also try Wes at www.classicheartbeat.com he usually comes up with the best sheet metal pieces he can find to sell in his store. He won't have the cheapest price but he will have the best part he can find.

68blackbird · 01-04-2017, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Every truck trinket vendor that sells TF sheet metal should be able to get you the pieces.

This page is a royal pain in the butt to navigate but they have good photos of the parts.

You might also try Wes at www.classicheartbeat.com he usually comes up with the best sheet metal pieces he can find to sell in his store. He won't have the cheapest price but he will have the best part he can find.

Awesome guys, thanks a lot..I had no clue what to look for, Kel

68blackbird · 01-04-2017, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger55

Lower door hinge pocket cover is what I call it.
Yes they are available.

Go through my build thread. I've photo documented how I replaced all the bad pieces in this area.

BTW, your build thread has been most helpful...:-)

1958Warrior · 01-08-2017, 12:25 PM

Those are repoped but at $35 each+ shipping=$80+ , I don't think they are worth it .
Can be fabbed up for about $5 and some of your time.
I saved these pics from another members build, but cant remember who, so I cant take credit for them, just sharing.
Name: inner hinge pocket.1.jpg
Views: 173
Size: 32.3 KB

Name: inner hinge pocket.1.jpg
Views: 173
Size: 32.3 KB

Name: inner hinge pocket.2.jpg
Views: 175
Size: 47.8 KB

Name: inner hinge pocket.jpg
Views: 174
Size: 28.7 KB

OrrieG · 01-08-2017, 02:32 PM

Don't forget a drain hole in the bottom to prevent the problem a second time.

Russell Ashley · 01-08-2017, 04:18 PM

Is that different than what a 57 truck has? I have changed all of the metal around the lower hinges on my truck but I didn't have anything like that. My inner lower hinge cover was not that flat.

1958Warrior · 01-08-2017, 05:05 PM

My 58 had the curvy cover, but my 55-1/2 had a box like cover , comes straight down from the lip on the floor and flat on bottom( whats left of the bottom)
The pics I posted looks to be a good alternative ,angled down and open at the very bottom. A few tac welds and seam seal around it done.

Nothing fancy needed there really , just a cover to keep dirt and muck out.

Rogers build thread page 45 ,post #447 has good pics in it of the curvy repops

1958Warrior · 01-08-2017, 06:02 PM

Looking at other builds and comparing my 55 to my 58 , that area is different on 55s.
55 comes down about 7" then 90*straight in, from the pinch weld on the firewal, while all others 56-59 have an angled cut towards the bottom hinge pocket.

here is dans 55 hinge pocket area compared with rogers hinge pocket area.
Name: dans55hinge.jpg
Views: 131
Size: 48.8 KB

Name: dans55hinge.jpg
Views: 131
Size: 48.8 KB

Name: rogerpocket57.jpg
Views: 132
Size: 40.2 KB

01-01-2017, 01:59 PM	#1
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Another rust issue... Just wondering, as you can see this inner fender piece has been scabbed over, maybe multiple times, do I need to fab and rescab, or is this piece available, not even sure what to call it. - 1959 Stepside Attached Images Last edited by 68blackbird; 01-01-2017 at 02:24 PM.

01-04-2017, 12:53 AM	#2
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Another rust issue... Lower door hinge pocket cover is what I call it. Yes they are available. Go through my build thread. I've photo documented how I replaced all the bad pieces in this area. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

01-04-2017, 01:50 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Another rust issue... Every truck trinket vendor that sells TF sheet metal should be able to get you the pieces. This page is a royal pain in the butt to navigate but they have good photos of the parts. You might also try Wes at www.classicheartbeat.com he usually comes up with the best sheet metal pieces he can find to sell in his store. He won't have the cheapest price but he will have the best part he can find. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-08-2017, 12:25 PM	#6
1958Warrior Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mesquite,Tx Posts: 416	Re: Another rust issue... Those are repoped but at $35 each+ shipping=$80+ , I don't think they are worth it . Can be fabbed up for about $5 and some of your time. I saved these pics from another members build, but cant remember who, so I cant take credit for them, just sharing.

01-08-2017, 02:32 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Another rust issue... Don't forget a drain hole in the bottom to prevent the problem a second time. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-08-2017, 04:18 PM	#8
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Another rust issue... Is that different than what a 57 truck has? I have changed all of the metal around the lower hinges on my truck but I didn't have anything like that. My inner lower hinge cover was not that flat.

01-08-2017, 05:05 PM	#9
1958Warrior Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mesquite,Tx Posts: 416	Re: Another rust issue... My 58 had the curvy cover, but my 55-1/2 had a box like cover , comes straight down from the lip on the floor and flat on bottom( whats left of the bottom) The pics I posted looks to be a good alternative ,angled down and open at the very bottom. A few tac welds and seam seal around it done. Nothing fancy needed there really , just a cover to keep dirt and muck out. Rogers build thread page 45 ,post #447 has good pics in it of the curvy repops Last edited by 1958Warrior; 01-08-2017 at 05:18 PM.

01-08-2017, 06:02 PM	#10
1958Warrior Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mesquite,Tx Posts: 416	Re: Another rust issue... Looking at other builds and comparing my 55 to my 58 , that area is different on 55s. 55 comes down about 7" then 90*straight in, from the pinch weld on the firewal, while all others 56-59 have an angled cut towards the bottom hinge pocket. here is dans 55 hinge pocket area compared with rogers hinge pocket area.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.