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RED72blazer · 03-30-2009, 12:31 AM

I've heard it's worth the money to buy gm rockers over the repos everyone sells for 19.95. I've looked at a few suppliers but haven't found what I'm looking for. Does anyone know if you can still get gm rocker panels from GM or from a vendor. Should I be looking on ebay?

Luis_gz06 · 03-30-2009, 12:39 AM

Yeah check ebay. They come up every now and then. I believe there still available from GM too or any most vendors. But first keep an eye on them on ebay. They go in the $200 up range. But there worth it.

red71c10 · 03-30-2009, 12:41 AM

You do see some OEM/NOS stuff on ebay all the time. Seems like I saw some of these not too long ago. I've looked at the repos and they seem like they would get the job done if you can't find GM.

Critter · 03-30-2009, 12:49 AM

Classic Heartbeat...

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...%20Rockers.htm

mr48chev · 03-30-2009, 12:54 AM

I second the ones that Wes at Classic Heartbeat sells. I've had them in my hands at his shop and they are nice units. I need to replace mine if I can ever park the truck long enough to do some serious work on it.

RED72blazer · 03-30-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Classic Heartbeat...

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...%20Rockers.htm

thanks Critter, I've been looking at Classic heartbeat But I couldn't find them. I suppose I should just pay Wes a visit here soon and get my sheet metal. man are they pricey...

I'm sure they are worth it. I'm just afraid to mess them up while installing.

CG · 03-30-2009, 01:02 AM

I had a pretty old NOS set I sold on Ebay for a good chunk of change. When the guy got them he was unhappy with them because he felt they weren't any better than the repops he already had (repops are way cheaper).

Ive got a lot of metal from Wes. He's a good guy to deal with and wont steer you wrong.

**leddzepp** · 03-30-2009, 03:24 AM

You can still get them at www.gmpartsdirect.com

but they are pricey...

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/restora...tocategory.cfm

$112 for the RH
$75 for the LH
Plus shipping

jbristo67 · 03-30-2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by red71c10

You do see some OEM/NOS stuff on ebay all the time. Seems like I saw some of these not too long ago. I've looked at the repos and they seem like they would get the job done if you can't find GM.

My LMC ones fit perfect

caja_larga · 03-30-2009, 06:23 AM

I used the rockers from Brothers. They fit nice. I did have to make them fit but they where ok. I had one side done in 1.5 hours.

mrein3 · 03-30-2009, 07:31 AM

The first outwardly noticable body work I ever did on my truck was weld on aftermarket rocker panels. I never had to tweak a thing. I don't mean to disparage our fine board suppliers or gmparts direct but I'd would - and did - go aftermarket for this part and couldn't be happier.

Lippyp · 03-30-2009, 07:51 AM

Another vote for Wes, I've used his rockers on my truck and they fit as well as anything will on a 42 year old vehicle. I personally expect to have to massage any body panel a little on a car this age as tolerances back then were no where near as good as on todays cumputer designed and robot assembled vehicles. Great guy to deal with too which is important when you're ordering from a couple of thousand miles away!

**70cst** · 03-30-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Classic Heartbeat...

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...%20Rockers.htm

that repops are The repops that WES sell are very good quality and that is what I used on the Circuit Rider. If you have the extra $$$ and want to be able to say "I have NOS Rockers", then go ahead and spend the $$$. Once the rockers are installed you won't know the differrence. Also WES supports this site! Anyway...my vote goes to WES on the Repop rockers.

*Shane* · 03-30-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

My LMC ones fit perfect

Not all of them. I had to cut a set 40 ways from Sunday to get them to fit. It's hit or miss with LMC.

CG · 03-30-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

The first outwardly noticable body work I ever did on my truck was weld on aftermarket rocker panels. I never had to tweak a thing. I don't mean to disparage our fine board suppliers or gmparts direct but I'd would - and did - go aftermarket for this part and couldn't be happier.

You're not disparaging our board vendors...thats what they sell, aftermarket parts.

**1970cstblazer** · 03-30-2009, 09:40 AM

Does anyone know if there is a sheetmetal gauge difference between the reproductions and the original GM parts?

**StingRay** · 03-30-2009, 10:06 AM

I've got some NOS and some Triplus repops and at least on my truck they are identical and both fit perfectly

mr48chev · 03-30-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

thanks Critter, I've been looking at Classic heartbeat But I couldn't find them. I suppose I should just pay Wes a visit here soon and get my sheet metal. man are they pricey...

I'm sure they are worth it. I'm just afraid to mess them up while installing.

I'd call first but he keeps an impressive inventory of sheet metal for these trucks on hand.

I think you will be happy with what you see if you run down there and get to see them first hand.

Also It's worth the trip just to see his project trucks in the shop.

**leddzepp** · 03-30-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by StingRay

I've got some NOS and some Triplus repops and at least on my truck they are identical and both fit perfectly

Good to know, its always nice to save $$$

tim21391 · 03-30-2009, 01:11 PM

whats the differences in repop and gm?

gary2232 · 03-30-2009, 01:16 PM

Ok new guy question. i know what OEM means but NOS? What is that. And from what I gather most do not think the rockers and cab corners are as high quality from Brothers or LMC??

RED72blazer · 03-30-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I'd call first but he keeps an impressive inventory of sheet metal for these trucks on hand.

I think you will be happy with what you see if you run down there and get to see them first hand.

Also It's worth the trip just to see his project trucks in the shop.

yeah, I've visited Wes before. but It's been years. He's got some really cool stuff. I'm going to wait till I can hold GM and repo in my hand before making a decision. I just can't imagine a twenty dollar repo being as good as gm. Not that this truck will ever be perfect. But it is a blazer. getting everything to fit correctly is already going to be a challenge.

RED72blazer · 03-30-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gary2232

Ok new guy question. i know what OEM means but NOS? What is that. And from what I gather most do not think the rockers and cab corners are as high quality from Brothers or LMC??

NOS = New Old Stock

**leddzepp** · 03-30-2009, 02:42 PM

OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer (original part)

NOS= New Old Stock. An OEM part that has never been used

Number98 · 03-30-2009, 03:40 PM

I had heard from alot of folks that the aftermarkets were about as good as the GM ones.... At least that is what I heard a few times.

03-30-2009, 12:31 AM	#1
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? I've heard it's worth the money to buy gm rockers over the repos everyone sells for 19.95. I've looked at a few suppliers but haven't found what I'm looking for. Does anyone know if you can still get gm rocker panels from GM or from a vendor. Should I be looking on ebay? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

03-30-2009, 12:39 AM	#2
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? Yeah check ebay. They come up every now and then. I believe there still available from GM too or any most vendors. But first keep an eye on them on ebay. They go in the $200 up range. But there worth it. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 (Almost done stay tuned) 1970 Chevrolet Pickup Longhorn CST/20 (SOLD)

03-30-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? You do see some OEM/NOS stuff on ebay all the time. Seems like I saw some of these not too long ago. I've looked at the repos and they seem like they would get the job done if you can't find GM. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

03-30-2009, 12:49 AM	#4
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? Classic Heartbeat... http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...%20Rockers.htm __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

03-30-2009, 12:54 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,446	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? I second the ones that Wes at Classic Heartbeat sells. I've had them in my hands at his shop and they are nice units. I need to replace mine if I can ever park the truck long enough to do some serious work on it.

03-30-2009, 01:02 AM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,843	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? I had a pretty old NOS set I sold on Ebay for a good chunk of change. When the guy got them he was unhappy with them because he felt they weren't any better than the repops he already had (repops are way cheaper). Ive got a lot of metal from Wes. He's a good guy to deal with and wont steer you wrong. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 03-30-2009 at 01:02 AM.

03-30-2009, 03:24 AM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? You can still get them at www.gmpartsdirect.com but they are pricey... http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/restora...tocategory.cfm $112 for the RH $75 for the LH Plus shipping Last edited by leddzepp; 03-30-2009 at 03:27 AM.

03-30-2009, 06:23 AM	#10
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? I used the rockers from Brothers. They fit nice. I did have to make them fit but they where ok. I had one side done in 1.5 hours.

03-30-2009, 07:31 AM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? The first outwardly noticable body work I ever did on my truck was weld on aftermarket rocker panels. I never had to tweak a thing. I don't mean to disparage our fine board suppliers or gmparts direct but I'd would - and did - go aftermarket for this part and couldn't be happier. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

03-30-2009, 07:51 AM	#12
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? Another vote for Wes, I've used his rockers on my truck and they fit as well as anything will on a 42 year old vehicle. I personally expect to have to massage any body panel a little on a car this age as tolerances back then were no where near as good as on todays cumputer designed and robot assembled vehicles. Great guy to deal with too which is important when you're ordering from a couple of thousand miles away! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

03-30-2009, 09:40 AM	#16
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,439	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? Does anyone know if there is a sheetmetal gauge difference between the reproductions and the original GM parts? __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-30-2009, 10:06 AM	#17
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? I've got some NOS and some Triplus repops and at least on my truck they are identical and both fit perfectly __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

03-30-2009, 01:11 PM	#20
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? whats the differences in repop and gm? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

03-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#21
gary2232 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tracy Ca Posts: 171	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? Ok new guy question. i know what OEM means but NOS? What is that. And from what I gather most do not think the rockers and cab corners are as high quality from Brothers or LMC??

03-30-2009, 02:42 PM	#24
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Are 67-72 GM rocker panels still available? OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer (original part) NOS= New Old Stock. An OEM part that has never been used



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