Counterpart rockers and wheel tubs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Toro · 12-04-2019, 11:20 AM

I know a guy locally with some stuff left over from his build. It's new aftermarket outer rockers and rear wheel tubs, still in the "Counterpart" boxes. I know some of their stuff has been described as good and some bad. Just wondering what the opinion was on these particular items. Thanks

Toro · 12-05-2019, 09:42 PM

Ok, so I found out some more on this. The Counterpart stuff was left over because he ended up having a shop do that work, and they used Key Parts. I spoke with them and was told after trying several others the Key Parts seemed to fit best. They didn't slam Counterpart, just said Key Parts seemed to line up better.

hjewell2 · 12-05-2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Toro

Ok, so I found out some more on this. The Counterpart stuff was left over because he ended up having a shop do that work, and they used Key Parts. I spoke with them and was told after trying several others the Key Parts seemed to fit best. They didn't slam Counterpart, just said Key Parts seemed to line up better.

I have used the counterpart sheet metal and worked good. rockers , tailgate , rear tubwell.

PanelDeland · 12-06-2019, 12:01 AM

For the most part, the dies are the same. They run a batch then mod those dies to make the fit better. So the longer that particular part has been out, the better it fits. There are some exceptions. I did see some inner fenders that were of a lighter gauge of metal ( I think a vendor ordered them that way). I also know that a very few parts are US made and seem to fit better.

12-04-2019, 11:20 AM	#1
Toro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 341	Counterpart rockers and wheel tubs? I know a guy locally with some stuff left over from his build. It's new aftermarket outer rockers and rear wheel tubs, still in the "Counterpart" boxes. I know some of their stuff has been described as good and some bad. Just wondering what the opinion was on these particular items. Thanks

12-05-2019, 09:42 PM	#2
Toro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 341	Re: Counterpart rockers and wheel tubs? Ok, so I found out some more on this. The Counterpart stuff was left over because he ended up having a shop do that work, and they used Key Parts. I spoke with them and was told after trying several others the Key Parts seemed to fit best. They didn't slam Counterpart, just said Key Parts seemed to line up better.

12-06-2019, 12:01 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Counterpart rockers and wheel tubs? For the most part, the dies are the same. They run a batch then mod those dies to make the fit better. So the longer that particular part has been out, the better it fits. There are some exceptions. I did see some inner fenders that were of a lighter gauge of metal ( I think a vendor ordered them that way). I also know that a very few parts are US made and seem to fit better. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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