Patch panel question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ers13 · 01-24-2006, 06:01 PM

I'm probably on the wrong fourm, but here goes. Anyone purchase the "OEM" rockers from Chevy Duty ? Comments, complaints?? Also I see LMC and Impala Bobs has front quarter bedsides for blazers for 129ish.This Goes all the way to the top of the bed and to about 1/2 down the bed. Anyone use these? Again, comments and complaints? My bedsides have seen better days, and the PO LOVED bondo. Also, anyone know the gauge of metal used by the facorty?? 18-19??

Thanks in advance!

Best

Ed

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-24-2006, 07:18 PM

Hmmm, never used em, but the board vendors here usually have better
prices for members than some of those other places, try check'n them.

Link 2 Vendors - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=15&a=10

krue · 01-24-2006, 08:10 PM

Try the REVIEW Board for specific info on vendors.

Huck · 01-24-2006, 08:14 PM

Most vendors sell rocker panels from the same tiwan manufacturer. Every aftermarket rocker I've used fit the same--about a 1/4" short between the door pillars. Can't speak to the front quarter clip but most of the tiwan sheet metal is somewhat thiner then the original Gm.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-24-2006, 09:22 PM

I got floors and rockers from wes at classic heart beat seem to fit really well but the was just setting them on top of the rusty sheetmetal...

71jimmy · 01-25-2006, 04:20 AM

I seem to remember 19 guage. But don't remember where I got that from so it could be wrong.

vtblazer · 01-25-2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Every aftermarket rocker I've used fit the same--about a 1/4" short between the door pillars.

I've had the same issue with various ones I've installed also.

Those big quarter patches are hard to get good results with, not impossible but it takes experience to get them right.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-28-2006, 05:00 PM

Not all rockers are made the same, but I did a big write up on Genuine GM verses the reproductions that I sell. The reproductions rockers that I sell weigh a full pound more than Genuine GM. THAT IS FACT!! Although the reproduction rockers can vary about 1/8" of length from rocker to rocker, I also found simeler inconsistancies in the Genuine GM ones. As far as finish goes the reproductions beat GM by a wide margen. The reproductions have more crisp lines, a better primer finish, and a smoother overall appearance. I find this to be true with the front inner fenders also. Anyone is more than welcome to come to my shop and do their own comparisons, and I think that you will find out that reproductions are not as bad as some have made them out to be. Certainly that they are not as bad as they were just some 5 years ago. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

01-24-2006, 06:01 PM	#1
ers13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lorton, VA Posts: 33	Patch panel question I'm probably on the wrong fourm, but here goes. Anyone purchase the "OEM" rockers from Chevy Duty ? Comments, complaints?? Also I see LMC and Impala Bobs has front quarter bedsides for blazers for 129ish.This Goes all the way to the top of the bed and to about 1/2 down the bed. Anyone use these? Again, comments and complaints? My bedsides have seen better days, and the PO LOVED bondo. Also, anyone know the gauge of metal used by the facorty?? 18-19?? Thanks in advance! Best Ed

01-24-2006, 07:18 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Patch panel question Hmmm, never used em, but the board vendors here usually have better prices for members than some of those other places, try check'n them. Link 2 Vendors - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a....php?f=15&a=10 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-24-2006, 08:10 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Patch panel question Try the REVIEW Board for specific info on vendors. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-24-2006, 08:14 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Patch panel question Most vendors sell rocker panels from the same tiwan manufacturer. Every aftermarket rocker I've used fit the same--about a 1/4" short between the door pillars. Can't speak to the front quarter clip but most of the tiwan sheet metal is somewhat thiner then the original Gm.

01-24-2006, 09:22 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Patch panel question I got floors and rockers from wes at classic heart beat seem to fit really well but the was just setting them on top of the rusty sheetmetal... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-25-2006, 04:20 AM	#6
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Patch panel question I seem to remember 19 guage. But don't remember where I got that from so it could be wrong. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

01-28-2006, 05:00 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Patch panel question Not all rockers are made the same, but I did a big write up on Genuine GM verses the reproductions that I sell. The reproductions rockers that I sell weigh a full pound more than Genuine GM. THAT IS FACT!! Although the reproduction rockers can vary about 1/8" of length from rocker to rocker, I also found simeler inconsistancies in the Genuine GM ones. As far as finish goes the reproductions beat GM by a wide margen. The reproductions have more crisp lines, a better primer finish, and a smoother overall appearance. I find this to be true with the front inner fenders also. Anyone is more than welcome to come to my shop and do their own comparisons, and I think that you will find out that reproductions are not as bad as some have made them out to be. Certainly that they are not as bad as they were just some 5 years ago. 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



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