How to fix rusty rocker when there’s no repro panel available - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**mrtoni** · 10-18-2017, 01:24 PM

So, alternate tinkering here. I have a 1974 econoline 4x4 van. The city now uses salt brine on our roads and I have a spot on my rocker that was dime sized and soft only that is now softball sized and through. Here’s my question: salt and sand has filled between the rocker and inner rocker? Not sure if that’s the right term. It’s multi layered. Outer gone. Inner not too good. Do I clean out the sand salt and cut back the rocker? Should I sandblast instead? This panel is not available anymore in repro

**old Rusty C10** · 10-18-2017, 04:41 PM

I would brace the door frame cut out the section complete and fabricate what I need... ive done that for panels I was too cheap to buy and it came out beautiful

61_FL_Apache · 10-18-2017, 07:34 PM

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Coley · 10-19-2017, 03:39 PM

Do your very best to 'measure and sketch' it up...both a probable replacement panel or part...and the area that it will install in....maybe take a few additional pics.
Then take this sketch to a sheet metal shop and ask if they could cut and form this up for you in a light gauge (mild) steel (probably 22-26 gauge?....not sure but it can measured with calipers).
If its not too difficult, you will be able to get a reasonable and close shape that you can work with...and probably patch in with reasonable effort and results.....for a pretty reasonable cost.
my two bits

Coley

10-18-2017, 01:24 PM	#1
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	How to fix rusty rocker when there’s no repro panel available So, alternate tinkering here. I have a 1974 econoline 4x4 van. The city now uses salt brine on our roads and I have a spot on my rocker that was dime sized and soft only that is now softball sized and through. Here’s my question: salt and sand has filled between the rocker and inner rocker? Not sure if that’s the right term. It’s multi layered. Outer gone. Inner not too good. Do I clean out the sand salt and cut back the rocker? Should I sandblast instead? This panel is not available anymore in repro

10-18-2017, 04:41 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,261	Re: How to fix rusty rocker when there’s no repro panel available I would brace the door frame cut out the section complete and fabricate what I need... ive done that for panels I was too cheap to buy and it came out beautiful __________________ 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!!

10-18-2017, 07:34 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: How to fix rusty rocker when there’s no repro panel available I just learned about this stuff.. Kitty Hair filler http://www.evercoat.com/product-deta...art/100868/us/ __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

10-19-2017, 03:39 PM	#4
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: How to fix rusty rocker when there’s no repro panel available Do your very best to 'measure and sketch' it up...both a probable replacement panel or part...and the area that it will install in....maybe take a few additional pics. Then take this sketch to a sheet metal shop and ask if they could cut and form this up for you in a light gauge (mild) steel (probably 22-26 gauge?....not sure but it can measured with calipers). If its not too difficult, you will be able to get a reasonable and close shape that you can work with...and probably patch in with reasonable effort and results.....for a pretty reasonable cost. my two bits Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500



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