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04-11-2021, 02:42 PM
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rocker panels
so im looking for rocker panels for 1972 gmc c15 2wd and ive heard a whole list of companies who sell them. but as we all know these pieces are a much thinner gauge metal than oe. can anyone tell me where i can get the thickest gauge metal? or if someone knows someone who carries nos parts?
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04-11-2021, 03:27 PM
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Re: rocker panels
GMC Paul.
I recently bought a set of them from his company and they are very thick just like the original metal.
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04-11-2021, 05:54 PM
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Re: rocker panels
LMC sells Triplus panels made in Taiwan, those took a whole lot to get right. There are only a handful of factories actually making these panels, though there are many vendors selling them.
I am doing a the metal work on a fellow members cab, I think he got all of his panels from GMC pauls. I cant remember what manufacturer GMC pauls sells. Will see how that goes for comparison.
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04-11-2021, 05:58 PM
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Re: rocker panels
I’ve found the repos are heavy as original and fit just as good so I sold my 3 sets of originals and bought the repos that saved a lot of money
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04-11-2021, 06:15 PM
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Re: rocker panels
GMC Paul's. I have found KeyParts to be a heavier gauge than some and the stampings / fitment is about as good as it gets with repro. Theyll all need some work to be perfect.
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04-11-2021, 06:17 PM
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Re: rocker panels
Hi Highway
thank you just ordered them among other pieces lol the rockers i originally got were 21 gauge too flimsy imo. thanks again have a good one |
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04-11-2021, 06:43 PM
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Re: rocker panels
I used Southwest Classics in Arlington Tx for the rocker panels. They were heavy gauge and great quality.
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04-11-2021, 07:05 PM
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Re: rocker panels
you know its a shame that all the other places that offer quality parts do not come up when searched for. never heard of gmc pauls or southwest classics.
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04-11-2021, 09:06 PM
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Re: rocker panels
Well now you’re in the right place too find this stuff out
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04-11-2021, 10:26 PM
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Re: rocker panels
Can't remember which side it was but I got a total dud from GMC Pauls. I'm not sure there is any sure way to know you will get quality.
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04-11-2021, 10:35 PM
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Re: rocker panels
I bought both rockers, RH fender, both inner fenders, drivers side lower A pillar, inner and outer grillle and both bumpers and a tailgate from Southwest Classics. Everything fit great with only minor adjustments.
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04-12-2021, 07:24 AM
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Re: rocker panels
On the Blazer, I used a GM rocker on the drivers side, and an AMD on the passengers side. No problems with either and both were similar quality.
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04-12-2021, 11:49 AM
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Re: rocker panels
I used Key Parts on mine and the fit was very close on both sides with some minor tweaking. I haven't seen a rocker - even NOS that didn't need some minor tweaking to fall into place.
Save yourself the shipping on just buy from JEGs which will ship for free. Driver Side 0849-101 - $23.99 Passenger Side 0849-102 - $23.99 Both are drop-shipped directly from Key Parts (FREE) so you exactly where your part is coming from...and they show up without an extra shipping charge. |
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