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PrerunnerRob · 05-24-2008, 08:17 AM

Hey guys, I'm going to be replacing my rockers soon, and need some input please. I was looking at LMC's rockers, and also noticed Summit has some, but also there is another place called Tabco that claims made in the USA. Any one have any firsthand experience with the panels from any or all of these companies? I'm starting to wonder if it is all the same part just sold under different names.
Thanks!
Rob

truckn' · 05-24-2008, 12:49 PM

Rob, I have never used their panels, but they are a metal press company based out of Ohio, I spoke to the guy that runs the place their and they seem to be legit. unfortunately I had already bought my cab parts. I think I wll probably use them when I start on the rest of my truck, given the availability of the parts I will need.

jonzcustomshop · 05-24-2008, 03:00 PM

when I worked at golden state, we sold both tabco, and the goodmark(?) kind was tiawan, tab was usa, I think the tabco was not a full rocker, you might want to ask.
either way we never had any complaints about the fit or quality of either...

NF65Fleetside · 05-24-2008, 08:57 PM

you could try the truck and car shop also for your parts....would you mind doing a foto thread of your replacement process? I have to do both rockers on my truck as well, would be great to see fotos of how you went about yours

kdrodworks316 · 05-24-2008, 11:56 PM

I just bought a set off ebay last week for my suburban and they fit like a glove! they fit better than factory and needed very little tweeking to install. I basicly removed the old rusty stuff and clamped them in place and spotted them in. I got them from williamm7870 out of arizona. hope that helps

PrerunnerRob · 05-25-2008, 01:03 AM

Thanks guys!
Its nice to find that a reproduction part actually fits well, and when I di them, I will do a step by step.

**ChiefRocka** · 05-26-2008, 06:01 PM

Now that your saying that your about to replace the rockers, does this mean you have the cabs together ?

PrerunnerRob · 05-26-2008, 08:14 PM

Yep, they are locked together, and I'm about to order some new rockers to create a door edge.

joe231 · 05-26-2008, 10:42 PM

Sweet!!!

mbgmike · 05-27-2008, 12:27 AM

We have used tabco parts and yes the are a legitimate company. There is not much differance in the parts and the ones that come from TW and we have installed both The cab corners are pretty heavy gauge thicker than factory gauge so they will leave a ridge on the inside. We sell TriPlus and they are maybe a hair thinner but not enough to matter. their stampings on floor pans are a little crispier but no one can really see it after installed.

Hey do you need any more roof steel for that thing

We are cutting the roof off my 65

PrerunnerRob · 05-27-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

We have used tabco parts and yes the are a legitimate company. There is not much differance in the parts and the ones that come from TW and we have installed both The cab corners are pretty heavy gauge thicker than factory gauge so they will leave a ridge on the inside. We sell TriPlus and they are maybe a hair thinner but not enough to matter. their stampings on floor pans are a little crispier but no one can really see it after installed.

Hey do you need any more roof steel for that thing

We are cutting the roof off my 65

I actually just got another cab to try to use its roof, and it wont work. the roof tapers up and out as it moves back from the front of the cab.

Got a suburban roof by chance?

padresag · 05-29-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Yep, they are locked together, and I'm about to order some new rockers to create a door edge.

By rondavid, shot with FinePix F410 at 2007-06-09
perhaps parts from an ambulance may be of help

PrerunnerRob · 05-29-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by padresag

By rondavid, shot with FinePix F410 at 2007-06-09
perhaps parts from an ambulance may be of help

That thing is sweet! Thank you for the pictures, what are the plans for it by the way?

padresag · 05-29-2008, 09:43 AM

I am parting it out
I am using quite a bit of it for my 4 x 4 rebuild. all the frontend sheet metal is quite good for this area, there is just a bit of rust on the bottom of the front fenders,
I have a 453 detroit in my 4 x 4 that I am taking out and the ambulance actually has a nice running rebuilt 283 p/g in it which I am going to use
the back floor it it was covered and the floor and all the floor strips are like new(no paint ,no rust). the inner rear tubs were also all closed in and are like new which I will also be using
ron

jonzcustomshop · 05-29-2008, 11:37 AM

padresag...Do you think that was home built, or coach built?
If that is a coach built, don't throw the body away, it sure is unique.
It looks like the rear doors were 60-63.
If you can I would like to see some other shots of it , side-rear, and how the doors/hinges come together.

joe231 · 05-29-2008, 03:38 PM

what is that guy by the ambulance doing

padresag · 05-29-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

what is that guy by the ambulance doing

I found this behind a body shop and I think that he was just throing some part over in a pile
ron

padresag · 05-29-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

padresag...Do you think that was home built, or coach built?
If that is a coach built, don't throw the body away, it sure is unique.
It looks like the rear doors were 60-63.
If you can I would like to see some other shots of it , side-rear, and how the doors/hinges come together.

It was coach built in Ottawa, Ontario ; for Garden City Ambulance in Victoria, B.C.
I do have the gurneys and that, that was original with it. It was stretched out to about 145" W/B
ron

Iron-Butt · 05-29-2008, 08:32 PM

more pics if you can. that burb is cool

padresag · 05-30-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

padresag...Do you think that was home built, or coach built?
If that is a coach built, don't throw the body away, it sure is unique.
It looks like the rear doors were 60-63.
If you can I would like to see some other shots of it , side-rear, and how the doors/hinges come together.

By rondavid, shot with FinePix F410 at 2008-05-28

joe231 · 05-30-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

I found this behind a body shop and I think that he was just throing some part over in a pile
ron

haha, looks kinda like he is swinging a fish around

**ChiefRocka** · 05-30-2008, 04:20 PM

How about cutting of that roof skin, rollin it up and shipping it to Pre-runner ??

05-24-2008, 08:17 AM	#1
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Replacing rockers and maybe more.... Hey guys, I'm going to be replacing my rockers soon, and need some input please. I was looking at LMC's rockers, and also noticed Summit has some, but also there is another place called Tabco that claims made in the USA. Any one have any firsthand experience with the panels from any or all of these companies? I'm starting to wonder if it is all the same part just sold under different names. Thanks! Rob

05-24-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... Rob, I have never used their panels, but they are a metal press company based out of Ohio, I spoke to the guy that runs the place their and they seem to be legit. unfortunately I had already bought my cab parts. I think I wll probably use them when I start on the rest of my truck, given the availability of the parts I will need. __________________ chevy, it's the american way

05-24-2008, 03:00 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... when I worked at golden state, we sold both tabco, and the goodmark(?) kind was tiawan, tab was usa, I think the tabco was not a full rocker, you might want to ask. either way we never had any complaints about the fit or quality of either...

05-24-2008, 08:57 PM	#4
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... you could try the truck and car shop also for your parts....would you mind doing a foto thread of your replacement process? I have to do both rockers on my truck as well, would be great to see fotos of how you went about yours

05-24-2008, 11:56 PM	#5
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... I just bought a set off ebay last week for my suburban and they fit like a glove! they fit better than factory and needed very little tweeking to install. I basicly removed the old rusty stuff and clamped them in place and spotted them in. I got them from williamm7870 out of arizona. hope that helps

05-25-2008, 01:03 AM	#6
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... Thanks guys! Its nice to find that a reproduction part actually fits well, and when I di them, I will do a step by step.

05-26-2008, 06:01 PM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... Now that your saying that your about to replace the rockers, does this mean you have the cabs together ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

05-26-2008, 08:14 PM	#8
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... Yep, they are locked together, and I'm about to order some new rockers to create a door edge.

05-26-2008, 10:42 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... Sweet!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-27-2008, 12:27 AM	#10
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... We have used tabco parts and yes the are a legitimate company. There is not much differance in the parts and the ones that come from TW and we have installed both The cab corners are pretty heavy gauge thicker than factory gauge so they will leave a ridge on the inside. We sell TriPlus and they are maybe a hair thinner but not enough to matter. their stampings on floor pans are a little crispier but no one can really see it after installed. Hey do you need any more roof steel for that thing We are cutting the roof off my 65

05-29-2008, 09:43 AM	#14
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... I am parting it out I am using quite a bit of it for my 4 x 4 rebuild. all the frontend sheet metal is quite good for this area, there is just a bit of rust on the bottom of the front fenders, I have a 453 detroit in my 4 x 4 that I am taking out and the ambulance actually has a nice running rebuilt 283 p/g in it which I am going to use the back floor it it was covered and the floor and all the floor strips are like new(no paint ,no rust). the inner rear tubs were also all closed in and are like new which I will also be using ron

05-29-2008, 11:37 AM	#15
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... padresag...Do you think that was home built, or coach built? If that is a coach built, don't throw the body away, it sure is unique. It looks like the rear doors were 60-63. If you can I would like to see some other shots of it , side-rear, and how the doors/hinges come together. Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 05-29-2008 at 11:38 AM.

05-29-2008, 03:38 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... what is that guy by the ambulance doing __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-29-2008, 08:32 PM	#19
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... more pics if you can. that burb is cool __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-30-2008, 04:20 PM	#22
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Replacing rockers and maybe more.... How about cutting of that roof skin, rollin it up and shipping it to Pre-runner ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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