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booth · 03-19-2005, 02:23 AM

Alright, I've got my cab all riped apart replacing drivers side floor, rockers both sides, and cab corners both sides. My question: I bought OE style floor and rockers. I was wondering if anyone had a picture of the floor and the rocker fitment next to the kick panel, possibly from the under side? Sorry for being so specific but this ones got me stumped.

I'm still in the market for rear floor paches if anyone has them.
Later,
Paul

Rollie396 · 03-19-2005, 04:17 AM

I'm not real clear on what you mean,but I'll get some pics of the RS of my cab (still original),post them tomorrow, and we'll go from there.

booth · 03-19-2005, 09:55 AM

How does the floor and rocker come together?
Thanks,
Paul

MARIOS68PANEL · 03-19-2005, 10:34 AM

Im doing all the same to my 68 panel. I would like to watch your progress. Can you post pic`s as you go?

Rollie396 · 03-19-2005, 12:46 PM

K I'm not sure is this is what you want,but here are some pics.
The first one shows how the panels sandwich together.I labelled one the floor,but technically it is the inner rocker.The second pic shows the kickpanel flange in the circled area (don't mind the little circle).The third one shows how the inner rocker is attached to the outer rocker and also how it is sandwiched in behind the cab support.So from the outside you have the Apillar,kickpanel,inner rocker,and cab support all sandwiched together in that order and held together with the four bolts.

gregbr · 03-19-2005, 12:52 PM

I got to do this too....looks like fun.

booth · 03-19-2005, 10:58 PM

Many thanks, exactly what I needed, sorry for be unclear.

Sure I'll post some pics. I finished the drivers side today, all but the rear floor patch. I also PORed the back half of the frame today too. Word of caution don't get that stuff on your skin it's like concrete.

Later,
Paul

Rollie396 · 03-19-2005, 11:30 PM

Wow that didn't take you long!How did you find your panels fit?Mine were kind of a fight,but I won eventually

.Looking forward to the pics.

booth · 03-20-2005, 02:37 AM

The drivers side front floor panel was a bit of a pain. I had to cut it, front to back, and take out about an 1/8" next to the rocker so the lines would match up.

4x4Poet · 03-20-2005, 04:00 AM

Use the bolt, booth.

Seriously, if you pulled floor from between the bodymount bolt and the hump, use the bolt location to line everything up. In fact, even if you don't remove floor from around the bolt, still drill and ream out the new patch panel floor's recesssed bolt hole to allow it to slip over the bolt head and thereby provide a sure starting point for all the other alignments, front to back or side to side. Cut any unneeded floor patch panel metal after making sure measurements with the bolt hole properly aligned.

BTW, hope you used plenty of seam sealer between the kick panel and floor where they mate underneath. Also just under the rocker's door-rubber mounting lip. Common water gathering spots.

Rollie396 · 03-20-2005, 04:25 AM

Ya know I tried like a mofo to use the cabmount dimple as a reference point on my floor pan but in my case (definitely not every case but in this case) it just didn't work.This is what I had to do.And booth,I'm gonna have to take a sliver out of mine from front to back too

.Fun and games huh?

booth · 03-20-2005, 09:45 AM

I don't know,

I used the cab mount as the set point for the patch. Everything lined up great next to the hump. Next to the rocker and up in to the kick panel is where I was havin my troubles. A little snip here and a cut there... bingo, a pain in the butt patch is complete. I have a high hump cab. I think these patches were designed for low hump cabs possibly? I did have to do some reshaping around the hump,to fit the flange for the bolts a little better.

Off to the shop to finish her up.
Later,
Paul

03-19-2005, 02:23 AM	#1
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	Rocker & Floor Fitment Alright, I've got my cab all riped apart replacing drivers side floor, rockers both sides, and cab corners both sides. My question: I bought OE style floor and rockers. I was wondering if anyone had a picture of the floor and the rocker fitment next to the kick panel, possibly from the under side? Sorry for being so specific but this ones got me stumped. I'm still in the market for rear floor paches if anyone has them. Later, Paul __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)

03-19-2005, 04:17 AM	#2
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	I'm not real clear on what you mean,but I'll get some pics of the RS of my cab (still original),post them tomorrow, and we'll go from there. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-19-2005, 09:55 AM	#3
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	How does the floor and rocker come together? Thanks, Paul __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)

03-19-2005, 10:34 AM	#4
MARIOS68PANEL Active Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Highlands. California Posts: 449	Im doing all the same to my 68 panel. I would like to watch your progress. Can you post pic`s as you go? __________________ 67 short step 71 Custom

03-19-2005, 12:46 PM	#5
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	K I'm not sure is this is what you want,but here are some pics. The first one shows how the panels sandwich together.I labelled one the floor,but technically it is the inner rocker.The second pic shows the kickpanel flange in the circled area (don't mind the little circle).The third one shows how the inner rocker is attached to the outer rocker and also how it is sandwiched in behind the cab support.So from the outside you have the Apillar,kickpanel,inner rocker,and cab support all sandwiched together in that order and held together with the four bolts. Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics Last edited by Rollie396; 03-19-2005 at 12:49 PM.

03-19-2005, 12:52 PM	#6
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	I got to do this too....looks like fun. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

03-19-2005, 10:58 PM	#7
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	Many thanks, exactly what I needed, sorry for be unclear. Sure I'll post some pics. I finished the drivers side today, all but the rear floor patch. I also PORed the back half of the frame today too. Word of caution don't get that stuff on your skin it's like concrete. Later, Paul __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)

03-19-2005, 11:30 PM	#8
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Wow that didn't take you long!How did you find your panels fit?Mine were kind of a fight,but I won eventually .Looking forward to the pics. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-20-2005, 02:37 AM	#9
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	The drivers side front floor panel was a bit of a pain. I had to cut it, front to back, and take out about an 1/8" next to the rocker so the lines would match up. __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)

03-20-2005, 04:00 AM	#10
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Use the bolt, booth. Seriously, if you pulled floor from between the bodymount bolt and the hump, use the bolt location to line everything up. In fact, even if you don't remove floor from around the bolt, still drill and ream out the new patch panel floor's recesssed bolt hole to allow it to slip over the bolt head and thereby provide a sure starting point for all the other alignments, front to back or side to side. Cut any unneeded floor patch panel metal after making sure measurements with the bolt hole properly aligned. BTW, hope you used plenty of seam sealer between the kick panel and floor where they mate underneath. Also just under the rocker's door-rubber mounting lip. Common water gathering spots. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-20-2005, 04:25 AM	#11
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Ya know I tried like a mofo to use the cabmount dimple as a reference point on my floor pan but in my case (definitely not every case but in this case) it just didn't work.This is what I had to do.And booth,I'm gonna have to take a sliver out of mine from front to back too .Fun and games huh? Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-20-2005, 09:45 AM	#12
booth Active Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lonsdale, MN Posts: 109	I don't know, I used the cab mount as the set point for the patch. Everything lined up great next to the hump. Next to the rocker and up in to the kick panel is where I was havin my troubles. A little snip here and a cut there... bingo, a pain in the butt patch is complete. I have a high hump cab. I think these patches were designed for low hump cabs possibly? I did have to do some reshaping around the hump,to fit the flange for the bolts a little better. Off to the shop to finish her up. Later, Paul __________________ '67 Chevy LWB (Running) '67 Chevy LWB (Not Running) '70 Chevy LWB (In Pieces) '72 Chevy LWB (In Pieces)



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