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truckn' · 03-13-2008, 12:07 AM

just thought I would post a few more pics of my progress, I feel like I'm doing a better job on driver side since I was broke in on passenger side. A little time and you start figuring out better and easier ways to do things

Added today's progress can tell a little better. Am I doing this right you guys gotta tell me, it's what I think should be done.

jonzcustomshop · 03-13-2008, 02:42 AM

looking good, flintstones no more!!!

62 short step · 03-13-2008, 02:53 AM

Looks nice, good work. I know what you mean, do one side the other gets done faster and better!!

3intheTree · 03-13-2008, 02:56 AM

Did you just plop that onto the old floor and weld it in or are you gonna cut out the old floor?

truckn' · 03-13-2008, 03:37 AM

had already cut old floor out haven't finished cutting and put in at foot well, tacking it so I don't miss calculate.

fercho71 · 03-13-2008, 04:28 AM

YABADABA OOOOOOOOO MEAN !!!!!
why????? why?????

TimE · 03-13-2008, 06:47 AM

Makin some nice progress. Keep up the great work!

truckn' · 03-14-2008, 12:53 AM

I updated the pics they are a little better

Joey~AP · 03-14-2008, 05:19 PM

Looks good!

I have a question for you.

I am about to do the same thing to my son's 66.

His outer rocker panels are in great shape, but the part that the weather stripping attaches on the bottom is rusted out.

Would this piece be called the "inner rocker panel"? Or should I just get the whole rocker panel, like you did?

Keep up the good work!

63sbssbbw · 03-14-2008, 05:39 PM

Like Joey said ????

72BlckButy · 03-14-2008, 05:46 PM

Lookin good!

David Flores · 03-14-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Would this piece be called the "inner rocker panel"? Or should I just get the whole rocker panel, like you did?

It part of the rocker panel.

jonzcustomshop · 03-14-2008, 07:56 PM

It is part of the outer rocker, if the rest of the rocker is fine , I would just bend a piece of sheetmetal at a 90, trim it to fit and splice it in.
there are spot welds along the rocker right there, you can use a piece of sandpaper to find them.
the spot that yuu would be working in is right where the outer rocker is welded to the inner rocker.

truckn' · 03-15-2008, 12:06 AM

Jon and David are right, both the inner and outer rocker panels were shot, I haven't put the outers on yet have to replace A pillars and cab corners first. replacement is difficult just drill spot welds remove, fit and cut to fit and weld back into place. I'll post a pic of passenger side with outer rocker set in place just to check fit.

truckn' · 03-15-2008, 12:10 AM

trust me, I'm an amatuer compared to most of these guys and if I can do it anyone can

kissingbug1978 · 03-15-2008, 12:16 AM

Who did you buy you repair panels from. I'm about to do the same and I've heard that some of the panels out there aren't as good as others.

truckn' · 03-15-2008, 01:29 AM

I bought my panels from LMC, I can't say that they were an exact fit, but close enough where I could get things lined up. I tried to purchase from Tabco, they were behind and it took a few months for them to answer me. I didn't have the time to wait so I got them from LMC. I have heard Tabco is makes a much better part but I can't prove it. I have several other pieces I need guess I'm gonna go for price and make it work regardless. You know I may be wrong but these patch panels aren't meant to just plop in place because most of the time the rust doesn't go that far, so some cutting and grinding should be expected when replacing.

jonzcustomshop · 03-15-2008, 03:00 AM

I think tabco is USA, and just bare metal, the others that are black are tiwan.
When I worked for golden state pickup parts,we nsold both versions, and for the most part did not have complaints about either.

truckn' · 03-15-2008, 07:02 AM

the weather stripping connects to the top lip of the outer rocker panel.

*72lb4x4* · 03-15-2008, 08:55 AM

Kissing, There are usually (at least around DFW), several swap meets where you can get the parts at a discount, and not pay shipping. Check the local papers in the antique/classic classified area.

Classic parts is Ok City classiccheveroletparts.com is one of the closer out of state (no sales tax) parts suppliers...

03-13-2008, 12:07 AM	#1
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	cab floor update just thought I would post a few more pics of my progress, I feel like I'm doing a better job on driver side since I was broke in on passenger side. A little time and you start figuring out better and easier ways to do things Added today's progress can tell a little better. Am I doing this right you guys gotta tell me, it's what I think should be done. Attached Images Last edited by truckn'; 03-14-2008 at 12:51 AM. Reason: adding a few more pics

03-13-2008, 02:42 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: cab floor update looking good, flintstones no more!!!

03-13-2008, 02:53 AM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: cab floor update Looks nice, good work. I know what you mean, do one side the other gets done faster and better!!

03-13-2008, 02:56 AM	#4
3intheTree Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Herbertsville, NJ Posts: 13	Re: cab floor update Did you just plop that onto the old floor and weld it in or are you gonna cut out the old floor?

03-13-2008, 03:37 AM	#5
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: cab floor update had already cut old floor out haven't finished cutting and put in at foot well, tacking it so I don't miss calculate.

03-13-2008, 04:28 AM	#6
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: cab floor update YABADABA OOOOOOOOO MEAN !!!!! why????? why????? __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

03-13-2008, 06:47 AM	#7
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: cab floor update Makin some nice progress. Keep up the great work!

03-14-2008, 12:53 AM	#8
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: cab floor update I updated the pics they are a little better

03-14-2008, 05:19 PM	#9
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: cab floor update Looks good! I have a question for you. I am about to do the same thing to my son's 66. His outer rocker panels are in great shape, but the part that the weather stripping attaches on the bottom is rusted out. Would this piece be called the "inner rocker panel"? Or should I just get the whole rocker panel, like you did? Keep up the good work!

03-14-2008, 05:39 PM	#10
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: cab floor update Like Joey said ???? __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

03-14-2008, 05:46 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: cab floor update Lookin good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-14-2008, 07:56 PM	#13
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: cab floor update It is part of the outer rocker, if the rest of the rocker is fine , I would just bend a piece of sheetmetal at a 90, trim it to fit and splice it in. there are spot welds along the rocker right there, you can use a piece of sandpaper to find them. the spot that yuu would be working in is right where the outer rocker is welded to the inner rocker.

03-15-2008, 12:06 AM	#14
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: cab floor update Jon and David are right, both the inner and outer rocker panels were shot, I haven't put the outers on yet have to replace A pillars and cab corners first. replacement is difficult just drill spot welds remove, fit and cut to fit and weld back into place. I'll post a pic of passenger side with outer rocker set in place just to check fit.

03-15-2008, 12:10 AM	#15
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: cab floor update trust me, I'm an amatuer compared to most of these guys and if I can do it anyone can Attached Images

03-15-2008, 12:16 AM	#16
kissingbug1978 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio,Tx Posts: 83	Re: cab floor update Who did you buy you repair panels from. I'm about to do the same and I've heard that some of the panels out there aren't as good as others.



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03-15-2008, 01:29 AM	#17
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: cab floor update I bought my panels from LMC, I can't say that they were an exact fit, but close enough where I could get things lined up. I tried to purchase from Tabco, they were behind and it took a few months for them to answer me. I didn't have the time to wait so I got them from LMC. I have heard Tabco is makes a much better part but I can't prove it. I have several other pieces I need guess I'm gonna go for price and make it work regardless. You know I may be wrong but these patch panels aren't meant to just plop in place because most of the time the rust doesn't go that far, so some cutting and grinding should be expected when replacing. Last edited by truckn'; 03-15-2008 at 01:32 AM. Reason: adding text.

03-15-2008, 03:00 AM	#18
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: cab floor update I think tabco is USA, and just bare metal, the others that are black are tiwan. When I worked for golden state pickup parts,we nsold both versions, and for the most part did not have complaints about either.

03-15-2008, 07:02 AM	#19
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: cab floor update the weather stripping connects to the top lip of the outer rocker panel.

03-15-2008, 08:55 AM	#20
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: cab floor update Kissing, There are usually (at least around DFW), several swap meets where you can get the parts at a discount, and not pay shipping. Check the local papers in the antique/classic classified area. Classic parts is Ok City classiccheveroletparts.com is one of the closer out of state (no sales tax) parts suppliers...

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