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jp's67 · 05-14-2008, 11:55 PM

I have start by saying that this is an awesome site. It has been a great resource for all the problems I have encountered so far.

This is my first post so I will try to get some intro pictures up for you. I'm replacing the rockers and b pillar parts and was wondering if anyone has replaced the panel behind the b pillar? This is the one that ties in the step to rocker box/caps and runs parallel to the quarter panel. If anyone has done this replacement - how hard was it? Is it just bolted in or are there spot welds mixed in? Can you replace it without taking out the rocker boxes? Is it worth it? GmcPauls appears to have this panel http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/69-...AssemPlate.jpg

I would just leave it alone but now that I know it's rusted out it is going to bother me until I replace it. I've had this blazer for almost a year and haven't driven it once. I can't take it anymore. It's going to be 90 out Thursday it sure would be nice to go for a spin.

My plans for this rig will be top off cruising in the summer and hunting/trail rig in the winter.

Thanks in advance for any advice on the panel replacement.

jaros44sr · 05-15-2008, 01:36 AM

First off welcome from Philly Pa. Nice job on bringing that one back, Like the ralleyes and the nose.

Not sure on the pc. you posted up, need better referance to where it is located, but if it is the pc. I'm thinking of, it doesn't exist. Good news is it is not that hard to fab up. The pc. you are showing closes off the back of the rocker box and ties into the back of the B post. Once you blow it apart, you'll have a better sense of what you need. It's all doable, just amatter of patience

great looking truck, keep us posted on your progress and lots of pics...makes it easier to help,and we get something to look at

BTW, if you can live with it till the winter, makes for a better time to do major repairs

**pound41** · 05-15-2008, 02:03 PM

I think the piece that you have your finger on is the piece being made by Wes search vendor list

**Yukon Jack** · 05-15-2008, 04:38 PM

Welcome, awesome to see another one being saved. Hope the more knowledgable guys can help you out and get you cruising! Nothing like being topless, by gawd.

05-14-2008, 11:55 PM	#1
jp's67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 2	Rocker box reinforcement panel? I have start by saying that this is an awesome site. It has been a great resource for all the problems I have encountered so far. This is my first post so I will try to get some intro pictures up for you. I'm replacing the rockers and b pillar parts and was wondering if anyone has replaced the panel behind the b pillar? This is the one that ties in the step to rocker box/caps and runs parallel to the quarter panel. If anyone has done this replacement - how hard was it? Is it just bolted in or are there spot welds mixed in? Can you replace it without taking out the rocker boxes? Is it worth it? GmcPauls appears to have this panel http://www.gmcpauls.com/pictures/69-...AssemPlate.jpg I would just leave it alone but now that I know it's rusted out it is going to bother me until I replace it. I've had this blazer for almost a year and haven't driven it once. I can't take it anymore. It's going to be 90 out Thursday it sure would be nice to go for a spin. My plans for this rig will be top off cruising in the summer and hunting/trail rig in the winter. Thanks in advance for any advice on the panel replacement. Attached Images

05-15-2008, 01:36 AM	#2
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,456	Re: Rocker box reinforcement panel? First off welcome from Philly Pa. Nice job on bringing that one back, Like the ralleyes and the nose. Not sure on the pc. you posted up, need better referance to where it is located, but if it is the pc. I'm thinking of, it doesn't exist. Good news is it is not that hard to fab up. The pc. you are showing closes off the back of the rocker box and ties into the back of the B post. Once you blow it apart, you'll have a better sense of what you need. It's all doable, just amatter of patience great looking truck, keep us posted on your progress and lots of pics...makes it easier to help,and we get something to look at BTW, if you can live with it till the winter, makes for a better time to do major repairs __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-15-2008 at 01:39 AM.

05-15-2008, 02:03 PM	#3
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,269	Re: Rocker box reinforcement panel? I think the piece that you have your finger on is the piece being made by Wes search vendor list

05-15-2008, 04:38 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Rocker box reinforcement panel? Welcome, awesome to see another one being saved. Hope the more knowledgable guys can help you out and get you cruising! Nothing like being topless, by gawd. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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