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DMAN · 12-18-2003, 07:10 PM

I'm in the process of installing new rockers on my '71 but I'm running into a problem.The rockers I bought are not the same dimensions as the originals.The exterior length of the rocker that is visible when the door is closed, is 1/8" to short. This is leaving a large gap at the cab corner.The original measures 39-1/4" the replacement measures 39-1/8". Also the lip that the door weatherstrip attaches to is aprox. .200 shorter than the original.

Are any replacement rockers being manufactured that have dimensions closer to the originals than these? Thanks.

tom hand · 12-18-2003, 07:53 PM

I bought the twenty dollar repos from Chevy Duty...they fit perfect....they were exactly like the originals in every way

drink2mny · 12-18-2003, 07:53 PM

I know we just put a set on a '72. Bought them straight from GM parts store.. I know the guys on this site have Very good quality parts. So I would wait for one of them to reply with prices..
The ones from GM are kinda pricey, but fit perfectly.

**John Fabris** · 12-18-2003, 07:55 PM

Can't answer your question, but noticed that your frim Benicia as well. Where are you in town, I am on Old Suisun Road off East 2nd.

Tx Firefighter · 12-18-2003, 08:58 PM

Factory GM from the dealer. Can't be beat. Price is higher than a Giraffe's butt though. Seems like wholesale on my last one was about 80 bucks each.

I figure the originals lasted thirty years, why not pay a little more to get another set as good?

DMAN · 12-18-2003, 09:03 PM

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Originally posted by tom hand
I bought the twenty dollar repos from Chevy Duty...they fit perfect....they were exactly like the originals in every way

Thanks,I guess I'll give them a call.

DMAN · 12-18-2003, 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by John Fabris
Can't answer your question, but noticed that your frim Benicia as well. Where are you in town, I am on Old Suisun Road off East 2nd.

I'm up in Southhampton. You would'nt happen to have a couple of nice fenders for a '71 you want to get rid of?

DMAN · 12-18-2003, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
Factory GM from the dealer. Can't be beat. Price is higher than a Giraffe's butt though. Seems like wholesale on my last one was about 80 bucks each.

I figure the originals lasted thirty years, why not pay a little more to get another set as good?

Anyone know what the retail price would be?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-18-2003, 09:20 PM

Well I went outside to measure several rockers on the trucks that I have out here. All of these rockers are the origanals that came on the trucks. Here are the measurements: 39 1/8", 39 1/4", 39 1/8", 39 1/4", 39 3/16", 39 1/8". These were all L/H Rockers measured in the same places and all original GM rockers. I then measured several L/H reproduction rockers and this was that result: 39 1/8", 39 1/8", 39 1/4", 39 3/16", 39 1/8". Now when you consider that GM's own specifications are + or - 1/4", it would seem like the reproductions measure up the same as the origanals... I think that you are going to experience the same issues with Genuine GM, and it is the luck of the draw what length you wind up with. GM will just get into your pockets deaper. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

DMAN · 12-18-2003, 10:08 PM

Wes, what about the lip that the weatherstrip goes on? My original measures aprox. 5/8" and the repro. is aprox. 7/16". Did the G.M. rockers also have this much variation in this area? Thanks.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-18-2003, 10:20 PM

I measured the reproductions and came up with 5/8" and I just measured an original GM and got 5/8" also. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

DMAN · 12-18-2003, 10:24 PM

Thanks Wes, you think you could set me up with a set that are 39-1/4"?
DMAN

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-18-2003, 10:39 PM

I don't see why not. I will go up and see if I can come up with a right and left tomorrow. I have to go to my son's quire concert now. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

DMAN · 12-18-2003, 11:11 PM

Thanks Wes ,I'll call you tomorrow.

Patrick

12-18-2003, 07:10 PM	#1
DMAN Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Benicia,Ca. Posts: 128	Question for the Vendors I'm in the process of installing new rockers on my '71 but I'm running into a problem.The rockers I bought are not the same dimensions as the originals.The exterior length of the rocker that is visible when the door is closed, is 1/8" to short. This is leaving a large gap at the cab corner.The original measures 39-1/4" the replacement measures 39-1/8". Also the lip that the door weatherstrip attaches to is aprox. .200 shorter than the original. Are any replacement rockers being manufactured that have dimensions closer to the originals than these? Thanks. __________________ '71 Custom Deluxe K10, shortbed, fleetside.

12-18-2003, 07:53 PM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I bought the twenty dollar repos from Chevy Duty...they fit perfect....they were exactly like the originals in every way __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

12-18-2003, 07:53 PM	#3
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	I know we just put a set on a '72. Bought them straight from GM parts store.. I know the guys on this site have Very good quality parts. So I would wait for one of them to reply with prices.. The ones from GM are kinda pricey, but fit perfectly. __________________ Support The Board

12-18-2003, 07:55 PM	#4
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Can't answer your question, but noticed that your frim Benicia as well. Where are you in town, I am on Old Suisun Road off East 2nd. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-18-2003, 08:58 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Factory GM from the dealer. Can't be beat. Price is higher than a Giraffe's butt though. Seems like wholesale on my last one was about 80 bucks each. I figure the originals lasted thirty years, why not pay a little more to get another set as good? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-18-2003, 09:20 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Well I went outside to measure several rockers on the trucks that I have out here. All of these rockers are the origanals that came on the trucks. Here are the measurements: 39 1/8", 39 1/4", 39 1/8", 39 1/4", 39 3/16", 39 1/8". These were all L/H Rockers measured in the same places and all original GM rockers. I then measured several L/H reproduction rockers and this was that result: 39 1/8", 39 1/8", 39 1/4", 39 3/16", 39 1/8". Now when you consider that GM's own specifications are + or - 1/4", it would seem like the reproductions measure up the same as the origanals... I think that you are going to experience the same issues with Genuine GM, and it is the luck of the draw what length you wind up with. GM will just get into your pockets deaper. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-18-2003, 10:08 PM	#10
DMAN Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Benicia,Ca. Posts: 128	Wes, what about the lip that the weatherstrip goes on? My original measures aprox. 5/8" and the repro. is aprox. 7/16". Did the G.M. rockers also have this much variation in this area? Thanks. __________________ '71 Custom Deluxe K10, shortbed, fleetside.

12-18-2003, 10:20 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	I measured the reproductions and came up with 5/8" and I just measured an original GM and got 5/8" also. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-18-2003, 10:24 PM	#12
DMAN Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Benicia,Ca. Posts: 128	Thanks Wes, you think you could set me up with a set that are 39-1/4"? DMAN __________________ '71 Custom Deluxe K10, shortbed, fleetside.

12-18-2003, 10:39 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	I don't see why not. I will go up and see if I can come up with a right and left tomorrow. I have to go to my son's quire concert now. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-18-2003, 11:11 PM	#14
DMAN Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Benicia,Ca. Posts: 128	Thanks Wes ,I'll call you tomorrow. Patrick __________________ '71 Custom Deluxe K10, shortbed, fleetside.



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