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70cst10_05 · 03-20-2003, 02:54 PM

i am attempting to put a rocker panel on my drivers side, i already put the cab corner on, but the thing don't seem to line up right, it needs to go about 1/4 inch forward, and there is a gap at the bottom back that looks stupid, and there is also a gap at the front bottom corner of the door, so therefore there is a gap at the fender, i might be able to get pics here in a little bit, but my question is, is it just because of the cheap after market quality and is there anything i can do to fix it?any and all help appreciated.
thanks
kevin

Slammed67 · 03-20-2003, 03:25 PM

Did you brace your door opening before you replaced the cab corner and removed the old rocker? If not, the door opening may be out of whack. Have you done the passenger side yet? If not, you may want to take measurements of that door opening and compare it to the side you are having problems with. I had a problem with the back edge of my repro rockers. They had a slight curve to it, as opposed to being straight. I had to cut a slice in it, bend it straight and weld it. Pain in the ass, but they turned out pretty good.

Blue Beard · 03-20-2003, 05:09 PM

Most of the info I've see on doing cab corners showed a brace temp put in to hole the alignment before doing the cab corner.......

try efabman on the board, he may be able to help.........

70cst10_05 · 03-20-2003, 06:28 PM

ya i braced it, i think i just am out of wack a little bit i will figure somethin out, thanks for your input though, i haven't done the pass. yet. do you think a block of would the right length would work for a brace or what did you guys use??

Blue Beard · 03-20-2003, 08:48 PM

You might try and tack weld something to the jam and pull it into place......once done remove it..............

LudwigTheMad · 03-20-2003, 10:23 PM

If your having problems with your rocker...try kicking the cat out of the room, it's easier on the ears and saves wear and tear on your cats tail....

just my $.20....($.02 from each....)

Bart Gardner · 03-21-2003, 01:36 AM

I agree with Slammed67. Use you passenger door for measurements. If you havent welded it in place remove it. I believe your problem is in the cab corner. I had replaced almost everything on that side, but because I had taken measurements, I came out 1/16 of an inch off. I also put my doors back on to make sure the height was the same. Then removed them to finish the inside. Because you used after market parts and yes they are never the same, it just takes more time to get em right. My rocker panels are only tacked on until I am ready to put my doors in for good.

03-20-2003, 02:54 PM	#1
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	rocker problems i am attempting to put a rocker panel on my drivers side, i already put the cab corner on, but the thing don't seem to line up right, it needs to go about 1/4 inch forward, and there is a gap at the bottom back that looks stupid, and there is also a gap at the front bottom corner of the door, so therefore there is a gap at the fender, i might be able to get pics here in a little bit, but my question is, is it just because of the cheap after market quality and is there anything i can do to fix it?any and all help appreciated. thanks kevin __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

03-20-2003, 03:25 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Did you brace your door opening before you replaced the cab corner and removed the old rocker? If not, the door opening may be out of whack. Have you done the passenger side yet? If not, you may want to take measurements of that door opening and compare it to the side you are having problems with. I had a problem with the back edge of my repro rockers. They had a slight curve to it, as opposed to being straight. I had to cut a slice in it, bend it straight and weld it. Pain in the ass, but they turned out pretty good. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

03-20-2003, 05:09 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Most of the info I've see on doing cab corners showed a brace temp put in to hole the alignment before doing the cab corner....... try efabman on the board, he may be able to help......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-20-2003, 06:28 PM	#4
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	ya i braced it, i think i just am out of wack a little bit i will figure somethin out, thanks for your input though, i haven't done the pass. yet. do you think a block of would the right length would work for a brace or what did you guys use?? __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

03-20-2003, 08:48 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	You might try and tack weld something to the jam and pull it into place......once done remove it.............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-20-2003, 10:23 PM	#6
LudwigTheMad Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 2,033	If your having problems with your rocker...try kicking the cat out of the room, it's easier on the ears and saves wear and tear on your cats tail.... just my $.20....($.02 from each....) __________________ That's right, I'm back in the game again. No it's not pink..... 1972 Blue and White Suburban.

03-21-2003, 01:36 AM	#7
Bart Gardner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 7	I agree with Slammed67. Use you passenger door for measurements. If you havent welded it in place remove it. I believe your problem is in the cab corner. I had replaced almost everything on that side, but because I had taken measurements, I came out 1/16 of an inch off. I also put my doors back on to make sure the height was the same. Then removed them to finish the inside. Because you used after market parts and yes they are never the same, it just takes more time to get em right. My rocker panels are only tacked on until I am ready to put my doors in for good. __________________ Bart Gardner Last edited by Bart Gardner; 03-21-2003 at 02:01 AM.



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