does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nathan_454 · 07-05-2012, 11:46 PM

I was under the impression that my blazer was fairly un-molested but during my restoration I have noticed a few things that lead me to wonder? do these rocker boxes look like they have been replaced? i know the RH outer rocker has been replaced (poorly). what do you guys think?

I will be able to see more once i get it cleaned up and the outer rockers removed, just curious.

nathan_454 · 07-05-2012, 11:49 PM

I guess ill throw a pic of the whole thing in for good measure.

fxdxharley · 07-06-2012, 07:34 AM

mine looks just like that. so i was wondering the same thing.

nathan_454 · 07-06-2012, 07:39 AM

what got me was the weld along the front seam. looks backyard, but could be wrong?!

Wasted Income · 07-06-2012, 09:09 AM

I agree. That front weld looks sketchy. Not like any factory weld I've seen on these trucks.

turp mcspray · 07-06-2012, 09:28 AM

Based on my blazers (2 plus 2 extra tubs) and all the blazers that I have seen and worked on, I would bet $$ those are original.

**lks dcvn** · 07-06-2012, 11:37 AM

Looks like the ones on most of my trucks as well...they are usually hidden by the wheel wells - so maybe they were a spot to teach newbies at the factory.

in deep 72 · 07-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Forgive my ignorance, newbie here....What exactly is the purpose of the rocker box? My 72 has one on the passengers side that is rusted bad, and the drivers side is missing. I was tempetd to just remove the other one and go without but thought I'd ask first.

turp mcspray · 07-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Without them, there isn't much strength, or support for the firewall and windshield frame. If you ever remove your top (and why wouldn't you) you will WILL need them!

in deep 72 · 07-09-2012, 04:34 PM

Good to know. Guess I better replace them. I never run with the top and am even going without doors this year. (Making a set of one off tube doors)

72gmcshorty · 07-09-2012, 07:14 PM

Mine is the same. I think they assembled it just like they would for a truck and then they just slapped the rocker box over top after.

07-05-2012, 11:46 PM	#1
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? I was under the impression that my blazer was fairly un-molested but during my restoration I have noticed a few things that lead me to wonder? do these rocker boxes look like they have been replaced? i know the RH outer rocker has been replaced (poorly). what do you guys think? I will be able to see more once i get it cleaned up and the outer rockers removed, just curious.

07-05-2012, 11:49 PM	#2
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? I guess ill throw a pic of the whole thing in for good measure.

07-06-2012, 07:34 AM	#3
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? mine looks just like that. so i was wondering the same thing. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

07-06-2012, 07:39 AM	#4
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? what got me was the weld along the front seam. looks backyard, but could be wrong?!

07-06-2012, 09:09 AM	#5
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? I agree. That front weld looks sketchy. Not like any factory weld I've seen on these trucks. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

07-06-2012, 09:28 AM	#6
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? Based on my blazers (2 plus 2 extra tubs) and all the blazers that I have seen and worked on, I would bet $$ those are original. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-06-2012, 11:37 AM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? Looks like the ones on most of my trucks as well...they are usually hidden by the wheel wells - so maybe they were a spot to teach newbies at the factory.

07-09-2012, 01:48 PM	#8
in deep 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lisbon ND Posts: 111	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? Forgive my ignorance, newbie here....What exactly is the purpose of the rocker box? My 72 has one on the passengers side that is rusted bad, and the drivers side is missing. I was tempetd to just remove the other one and go without but thought I'd ask first.

07-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#9
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? Without them, there isn't much strength, or support for the firewall and windshield frame. If you ever remove your top (and why wouldn't you) you will WILL need them! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

07-09-2012, 04:34 PM	#10
in deep 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lisbon ND Posts: 111	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? Good to know. Guess I better replace them. I never run with the top and am even going without doors this year. (Making a set of one off tube doors)

07-09-2012, 07:14 PM	#11
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: does this rocker box look OE or has it been replaced? Mine is the same. I think they assembled it just like they would for a truck and then they just slapped the rocker box over top after. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.