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LVPhotos · 12-28-2017, 05:56 PM

While messing around I started looking at the rockers on the '62. Held up a replacement to see where to cut. Low and behold there is a body line. Is this on knee knocker cabs? The replacements don't have this speed bump. Not rusty but damaged over the years.

LVPhotos · 12-28-2017, 06:04 PM

Looking at its a jack FUBAR! When? The side pipes hid it for years

oldusafmsgt · 12-29-2017, 08:22 AM

All 60-66 rocker panels are identical. You'll discover aftermarket/reproduction panels are not always exact reproductions of originals.

**LostMy65** · 12-29-2017, 10:52 AM

I have two aftermarket cab corner patch panels. The Triplus brand has nice defined contours similar to the original. The Counterpart brand is very under shaped.
The stores that sell either will tell you they are all the same. Some will only sell Triplus because of the superior shaping.

yeah_yeah_na · 12-29-2017, 01:35 PM

Related to this, probably discussed on here at some point. Who supplies the best sheet metal parts?

LVPhotos · 12-29-2017, 02:17 PM

I got the OER ones. Suppose to be top notch, maybe other gm approved but for our trucks it just more money for box
I checked, the parts themselves are Tri plus

yeah_yeah_na · 12-30-2017, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

I got the OER ones. Suppose to be top notch, maybe other gm approved but for our trucks it just more money for box
I checked, the parts themselves are Tri plus

Thanks for that, I've fitted a set of OEM fenders to a 68 Camaro once, one went on like a square peg in a round hole, I thought it was maybe an issue with the car from a previous repair, turns out maybe it wasn't?
I guess before I buy my rockers for my truck I'll do a little shopping, thanks for the warning.

oldusafmsgt · 12-30-2017, 01:52 PM

ALL reproduction sheet metal comes from China. Their quality control is sporadic, and is hit and miss. Tri Plus and the others are importers/distributors, they manufacture nothing.

**LostMy65** · 12-31-2017, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldusafmsgt

ALL reproduction sheet metal comes from China. Their quality control is sporadic, and is hit and miss. Tri Plus and the others are importers/distributors, they manufacture nothing.

Maybe Triplus sends back to China everything that doesn't meet their quality standards.
However they do it, Triplus puts their sticker on the nicely shaped patch panels, and counterpart puts their sticker on the poorly shaped pieces.

dracko · 12-31-2017, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Maybe Triplus sends back to China everything that doesn't meet their quality standards.
However they do it, Triplus puts their sticker on the nicely shaped patch panels, and counterpart puts their sticker on the poorly shaped pieces.

I would totally agree with this statement based on rocker panels and cab corners I’ve used, but have to give props to Counterpart for the bedsides and tailgate I got from Brothers trucks. They are really nice looking reproductions.

**LostMy65** · 12-31-2017, 01:42 AM

That's actually good to hear.

oldusafmsgt · 12-31-2017, 06:45 AM

If you check the UPC code that’s on every part, you’ll see it has a country of origin code. And that country of origin code is China, every part. If you email or call Tri Plus or any other distributor, they will tell you they import all sheet metal.

63frankintruck · 12-31-2017, 11:39 AM

So what to do? (where are we supposed to get repo rockers that are even close to fitting) I purchased a pair for my 63 and they were not even close.

Knowing now what I did not then- I should have just cut out the portions of damage and made my own patches or carved up the replacements rockers to patch my damage.

As it stands now, I totally removed both rockers by drilling out spot welds ( now I cant find anything that will fit decent)

rvrfoot · 12-31-2017, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dracko

I would totally agree with this statement based on rocker panels and cab corners I’ve used, but have to give props to Counterpart for the bedsides and tailgate I got from Brothers trucks. They are really nice looking reproductions.

I got a complete bed, fenders,doors no problem.

dracko · 12-31-2017, 12:51 PM

Like mentioned earlier in the thread, try to a set of TriPlus or Goodmark labeled rockers. They’ll probably need some reshaping where they meet the A pillar but other than that should fit decent.

What’s wrong with the ones you have exactly? Any pics?

**nsb29** · 12-31-2017, 01:00 PM

I got rocker panels and front fenders from LMC truck The fit was fair I believe most of the problem is the metal they're made from the original parts were made from 16 gauge and was softer the new stuff is thiner but is stiffer and after stamping it springs back especially with the rocker panels I believe even if you had a set of original rockers you would have to do some massaging to get them to fit properly some of the companies handle the seconds and thirds as a rule I think LMC trucks do not carry the firsts if I were to do it again I would try try plus

12-28-2017, 05:56 PM	#1
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Rockers body line. While messing around I started looking at the rockers on the '62. Held up a replacement to see where to cut. Low and behold there is a body line. Is this on knee knocker cabs? The replacements don't have this speed bump. Not rusty but damaged over the years. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-28-2017, 06:04 PM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: Rockers body line. Looking at its a jack FUBAR! When? The side pipes hid it for years Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

12-29-2017, 08:22 AM	#3
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: Rockers body line. All 60-66 rocker panels are identical. You'll discover aftermarket/reproduction panels are not always exact reproductions of originals. __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside

12-29-2017, 10:52 AM	#4
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Rockers body line. I have two aftermarket cab corner patch panels. The Triplus brand has nice defined contours similar to the original. The Counterpart brand is very under shaped. The stores that sell either will tell you they are all the same. Some will only sell Triplus because of the superior shaping. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-29-2017, 01:35 PM	#5
yeah_yeah_na Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wairarapa, NZ Posts: 41	Re: Rockers body line. Related to this, probably discussed on here at some point. Who supplies the best sheet metal parts?

12-29-2017, 02:17 PM	#6
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: Rockers body line. I got the OER ones. Suppose to be top notch, maybe other gm approved but for our trucks it just more money for box I checked, the parts themselves are Tri plus __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081 Last edited by LVPhotos; 12-29-2017 at 03:53 PM.

12-30-2017, 01:52 PM	#8
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: Rockers body line. ALL reproduction sheet metal comes from China. Their quality control is sporadic, and is hit and miss. Tri Plus and the others are importers/distributors, they manufacture nothing. __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside

12-31-2017, 01:42 AM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: Rockers body line. That's actually good to hear. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

12-31-2017, 06:45 AM	#12
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: Rockers body line. If you check the UPC code that’s on every part, you’ll see it has a country of origin code. And that country of origin code is China, every part. If you email or call Tri Plus or any other distributor, they will tell you they import all sheet metal. __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside

12-31-2017, 11:39 AM	#13
63frankintruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Keller, tx Posts: 426	Re: Rockers body line. So what to do? (where are we supposed to get repo rockers that are even close to fitting) I purchased a pair for my 63 and they were not even close. Knowing now what I did not then- I should have just cut out the portions of damage and made my own patches or carved up the replacements rockers to patch my damage. As it stands now, I totally removed both rockers by drilling out spot welds ( now I cant find anything that will fit decent)

12-31-2017, 12:51 PM	#15
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 804	Re: Rockers body line. Like mentioned earlier in the thread, try to a set of TriPlus or Goodmark labeled rockers. They’ll probably need some reshaping where they meet the A pillar but other than that should fit decent. What’s wrong with the ones you have exactly? Any pics?

12-31-2017, 01:00 PM	#16
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Rockers body line. I got rocker panels and front fenders from LMC truck The fit was fair I believe most of the problem is the metal they're made from the original parts were made from 16 gauge and was softer the new stuff is thiner but is stiffer and after stamping it springs back especially with the rocker panels I believe even if you had a set of original rockers you would have to do some massaging to get them to fit properly some of the companies handle the seconds and thirds as a rule I think LMC trucks do not carry the firsts if I were to do it again I would try try plus



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