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19mike69 · 01-10-2004, 08:32 PM

are the rockers very hard to replace?....how does one get the old ones out and how are the new ones held in place?...are they welded or what?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-10-2004, 08:33 PM

old ones are cut out new ones are welded in and from what im told as long as ya can weld and have reasonable patience its easy enough

Bryan68custom · 01-10-2004, 08:46 PM

Service parts in Denison sells a spot weld cutter, its a little pricey but works good. I am in the process of doing mine now if you would like to see let me know I am no expert by all means but am learning as I go

fast71 · 01-10-2004, 08:49 PM

I did mine and as long as you have that spot welding tool remover and a welder or panel bond its a breeze.

billsbowtie · 01-10-2004, 09:16 PM

i have replaced several panels i cut the old ones out with a grinder and chisel and hammer they are most offen all ready about to fall off anyway i have always rivetted the new ones on
they are as strong as a weld just make sure every thing is lined up before you start pop rivitting it takes a good day to replace both sides after you get them rivitted in grind them down a little and cover with body filler sand smooth and primer

19mike69 · 01-10-2004, 10:11 PM

see,i dont have a welder or access to one....thats why i was wondering if there were other ways to put them on....and according to yall,there is

Bryan68...i may have to check yours out and see whats up

Maximum Overdrive · 01-10-2004, 10:38 PM

Depends on the tools you have at hand. I had no access to a welder or other tools so I cut my off with tin snips- yes tin snips- and rivited on the new one until I can get it down to the body shop and weld it up.

billsbowtie · 01-11-2004, 07:53 PM

here is a pic. of my shadetree work

19mike69 · 01-11-2004, 08:06 PM

billsbowtie....thats looks pretty good....what do you do about where the rivts are?....im only putting together a daily driver,but want it to look halfway decent and hold up for a while

billsbowtie · 01-11-2004, 08:17 PM

i have fixed about 25 of these trucks after you get all the rivitts in just grind them down a little not to much cover with body filler sand it takes a littel time just keep at it till you get done you will be suprized how strong it will be when you get done i wish my camera was working so i could send you more pics. thanks bill

Blue Beard · 01-11-2004, 10:38 PM

the Eastwood Company has a spot weld cutter that makes it simple...........

66nova383 · 01-12-2004, 11:32 PM

If you have a spot weld cutter and a wire welder its fairly easy to do.Just make sure you fit the rocker panel to the door bottom and hold the rocker in place with screws don't weld until its all lined up perfect.it took me a afternoon per side .And use a spot weld cutter so you don't cause more damage.

01-10-2004, 08:32 PM	#1
19mike69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: pottsboro,tx Posts: 513	rocker replacement are the rockers very hard to replace?....how does one get the old ones out and how are the new ones held in place?...are they welded or what? __________________ he who dies with the most toys wins...

01-10-2004, 08:33 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	old ones are cut out new ones are welded in and from what im told as long as ya can weld and have reasonable patience its easy enough __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-10-2004, 08:46 PM	#3
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	Service parts in Denison sells a spot weld cutter, its a little pricey but works good. I am in the process of doing mine now if you would like to see let me know I am no expert by all means but am learning as I go __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does"

01-10-2004, 08:49 PM	#4
fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	I did mine and as long as you have that spot welding tool remover and a welder or panel bond its a breeze. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

01-10-2004, 09:16 PM	#5
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	i have replaced several panels i cut the old ones out with a grinder and chisel and hammer they are most offen all ready about to fall off anyway i have always rivetted the new ones on they are as strong as a weld just make sure every thing is lined up before you start pop rivitting it takes a good day to replace both sides after you get them rivitted in grind them down a little and cover with body filler sand smooth and primer __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

01-10-2004, 10:11 PM	#6
19mike69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: pottsboro,tx Posts: 513	see,i dont have a welder or access to one....thats why i was wondering if there were other ways to put them on....and according to yall,there is Bryan68...i may have to check yours out and see whats up __________________ he who dies with the most toys wins...

01-10-2004, 10:38 PM	#7
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	Depends on the tools you have at hand. I had no access to a welder or other tools so I cut my off with tin snips- yes tin snips- and rivited on the new one until I can get it down to the body shop and weld it up. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

01-11-2004, 07:53 PM	#8
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	here is a pic. of my shadetree work __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

01-11-2004, 08:06 PM	#9
19mike69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: pottsboro,tx Posts: 513	billsbowtie....thats looks pretty good....what do you do about where the rivts are?....im only putting together a daily driver,but want it to look halfway decent and hold up for a while __________________ he who dies with the most toys wins...

01-11-2004, 08:17 PM	#10
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	i have fixed about 25 of these trucks after you get all the rivitts in just grind them down a little not to much cover with body filler sand it takes a littel time just keep at it till you get done you will be suprized how strong it will be when you get done i wish my camera was working so i could send you more pics. thanks bill __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

01-11-2004, 10:38 PM	#11
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	the Eastwood Company has a spot weld cutter that makes it simple........... __________________ 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

01-12-2004, 11:32 PM	#12
66nova383 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Albany Or Posts: 51	If you have a spot weld cutter and a wire welder its fairly easy to do.Just make sure you fit the rocker panel to the door bottom and hold the rocker in place with screws don't weld until its all lined up perfect.it took me a afternoon per side .And use a spot weld cutter so you don't cause more damage.



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