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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.
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I bought the twenty dollar repos from Chevy Duty...they fit perfect....they were exactly like the originals in every way
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Thanks,I guess I'll give them a call.
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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
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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.
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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
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Thanks Wes, you think you could set me up with a set that are 39-1/4"?
DMAN
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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
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Thanks Wes ,I'll call you tomorrow.
Patrick
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