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mister.freeze · 06-25-2018, 01:27 PM

Do Blazers have an inner rocker panel? Or does the rocker box do that job? My outer rockers are almost gone and I done see any remnants of and inner rocker. Just trying to get an idea of what I'm getting myself into. Oddly, my rocker boxes are in GREAT shape.

SeventyOne · 06-25-2018, 03:48 PM

Yes on the inside of the curved outer rocker is a flat piece that makes a 90* angle with the floor. Search for rocker replacement images and you'll see plenty of images of the guts there.

mister.freeze · 06-25-2018, 04:55 PM

Ok, thanks. I can see straight into the rocker boxes, so they are either missing or rotted out worse than the outer rockers. Anybody sell a THICKE rocker set than OEM or reproduction?

chevyguy_72 · 06-25-2018, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mister.freeze

Ok, thanks. I can see straight into the rocker boxes, so they are either missing or rotted out worse than the outer rockers. Anybody sell a THICKE rocker set than OEM or reproduction?

Let me know if you find any... mine are the thin stuff... i think they get dented when i look at them too hard...

**1970cstblazer** · 06-26-2018, 05:50 PM

mister.freeze · 06-28-2018, 10:28 AM

wow. That's a big deal. Are the clecos just to hold it or are you going to rivet it in?

**raggedjim** · 06-28-2018, 10:32 AM

I welded mine, that's how the factory did it.

Good luck, Rg

**lks dcvn** · 06-28-2018, 08:28 PM

Here is a break away (rusted away actually) view of the blazer side from an old project of mine.

mister.freeze · 06-29-2018, 08:41 AM

thanks for that. looks like I've got some work ahead (x2). I had thought about making an inner rocker out of something thicker to tie the rocker box and floor together, but it looks a bit more intricate than that.

**1970cstblazer** · 06-30-2018, 08:54 AM

The repro panel is a good one. For a Blazer application the rear of the panel will have to be slightly shortened. The panel was designed for a regular pickup cab, but works fine on a Blazer.

mister.freeze · 06-30-2018, 11:18 AM

If I remive the fender and door, will I see the end if the firewall like in your first picture?

**1970cstblazer** · 06-30-2018, 01:55 PM

The fender, inner fender skirt, and door will need to be removed to see the firewall as seen in the supplied photo.

**lks dcvn** · 07-03-2018, 09:09 PM

When I did the rust repair on that part of my blazer rebuild - I was given a free part to test the fitment with a new aftermarket piece - have a look here at my review. It wasn't that tough.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375946

mister.freeze · 07-03-2018, 09:34 PM

I'm pretty sure I won't need that part... fingers crossed!

SeventyOne · 07-05-2018, 01:31 PM

Hows your B pillar? Also any rot in the floor pan?

If you have floor pan rot your subframe might also be gone.

mister.freeze · 07-05-2018, 06:24 PM

Floor is good at the b pillar on both sides. Just rockers and usual adjoing floor

06-25-2018, 01:27 PM	#1
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Blazer Rockers Do Blazers have an inner rocker panel? Or does the rocker box do that job? My outer rockers are almost gone and I done see any remnants of and inner rocker. Just trying to get an idea of what I'm getting myself into. Oddly, my rocker boxes are in GREAT shape. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

06-25-2018, 03:48 PM	#2
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Blazer Rockers Yes on the inside of the curved outer rocker is a flat piece that makes a 90* angle with the floor. Search for rocker replacement images and you'll see plenty of images of the guts there.

06-25-2018, 04:55 PM	#3
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Blazer Rockers Ok, thanks. I can see straight into the rocker boxes, so they are either missing or rotted out worse than the outer rockers. Anybody sell a THICKE rocker set than OEM or reproduction? __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

06-26-2018, 05:50 PM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,854	Re: Blazer Rockers Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 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, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

06-28-2018, 10:28 AM	#6
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Blazer Rockers wow. That's a big deal. Are the clecos just to hold it or are you going to rivet it in? __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

06-28-2018, 10:32 AM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,513	Re: Blazer Rockers I welded mine, that's how the factory did it. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

06-28-2018, 08:28 PM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Blazer Rockers Here is a break away (rusted away actually) view of the blazer side from an old project of mine. Attached Images

06-29-2018, 08:41 AM	#9
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Blazer Rockers thanks for that. looks like I've got some work ahead (x2). I had thought about making an inner rocker out of something thicker to tie the rocker box and floor together, but it looks a bit more intricate than that. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

06-30-2018, 08:54 AM	#10
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,854	Re: Blazer Rockers The repro panel is a good one. For a Blazer application the rear of the panel will have to be slightly shortened. The panel was designed for a regular pickup cab, but works fine on a Blazer. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 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, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

06-30-2018, 11:18 AM	#11
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Blazer Rockers If I remive the fender and door, will I see the end if the firewall like in your first picture? __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

06-30-2018, 01:55 PM	#12
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,854	Re: Blazer Rockers The fender, inner fender skirt, and door will need to be removed to see the firewall as seen in the supplied photo. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 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, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

07-03-2018, 09:09 PM	#13
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Blazer Rockers When I did the rust repair on that part of my blazer rebuild - I was given a free part to test the fitment with a new aftermarket piece - have a look here at my review. It wasn't that tough. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375946

07-03-2018, 09:34 PM	#14
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Blazer Rockers I'm pretty sure I won't need that part... fingers crossed! __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

07-05-2018, 01:31 PM	#15
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: Blazer Rockers Hows your B pillar? Also any rot in the floor pan? If you have floor pan rot your subframe might also be gone.

07-05-2018, 06:24 PM	#16
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: Blazer Rockers Floor is good at the b pillar on both sides. Just rockers and usual adjoing floor __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'



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