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Hawker7 · 09-10-2008, 09:06 PM

I'm replacing my rocker panel and after taking my old one off I noticed that part of the front pillar was rusted and gone. I would really like to not replace this piece if it is not necessary so I was wondering if what is rusted out is needed for any support? Would I just be able to clean up what metal is left and POR-15 the remaining and put the new rocker on over?

ChevLoRay · 09-10-2008, 09:18 PM

The configuration has to figure in structurally somehow. You can buy new stampings to replace the rusted-out sheet metal from Tri-Pro or other vendors. They will replace the rusted section from just below the hinge attachment and include the tab for the bottom of the front fender. If you have the expertise to replace the rockers, you should do fine with the bottom of the door posts.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 09-10-2008, 09:43 PM

If you are planning on keeping the truck I would replace it or it will come back to Haunt you later, besides if you already have it this far apart it is pretty easy to fix it now instead of later!!!!!!

Jtrux · 09-10-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

If you are planning on keeping the truck I would replace it or it will come back to Haunt you later, besides if you already have it this far apart it is pretty easy to fix it now instead of later!!!!!!

Absolutely, replace it now.

wHATANERD · 09-11-2008, 04:13 AM

It would be better to do it now, then regret not doing it later

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-11-2008, 11:47 AM

You definetly need to repair the pillar. It provides extra strength where the fender bolts to it. WES

lyrikz · 09-11-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawker7

I'm replacing my rocker panel and after taking my old one off I noticed that part of the front pillar was rusted and gone. I would really like to not replace this piece if it is not necessary so I was wondering if what is rusted out is needed for any support? Would I just be able to clean up what metal is left and POR-15 the remaining and put the new rocker on over?

You will need the following.
Cab pillar
inside kick.
inner rocker
outer rocker.

MAYBE the outside cab support also if its not to bad. I just fixed this on mine. If you havent done this before, it gets REALLY tricky when you replace all 4 of those things at once because you need them to all line up and still do their job....

Hawker7 · 09-11-2008, 07:08 PM

Kick panel and inner rocker are all solid. Just the bump out piece is rusted. Anyone just fab a new piece for the bump out? Does the rocker get welded to that?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-11-2008, 07:40 PM

That part is very important since the floor ties in to it, the fender mounts to it, the inner and outer rocker ties into it. Here is a schematic of the structure.

Jim

highwaymiles · 09-11-2008, 08:27 PM

i have the same problem, but my entire kicker panel (was) rusted out all the way to the windshield(pics soon as im finished with repair).the patch parts are really cheap and if you have gotten this far you can do it

09-10-2008, 09:06 PM	#1
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Rocker and Front Pillar Question I'm replacing my rocker panel and after taking my old one off I noticed that part of the front pillar was rusted and gone. I would really like to not replace this piece if it is not necessary so I was wondering if what is rusted out is needed for any support? Would I just be able to clean up what metal is left and POR-15 the remaining and put the new rocker on over? Attached Images

09-10-2008, 09:18 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Rocker and Front Pillar Question The configuration has to figure in structurally somehow. You can buy new stampings to replace the rusted-out sheet metal from Tri-Pro or other vendors. They will replace the rusted section from just below the hinge attachment and include the tab for the bottom of the front fender. If you have the expertise to replace the rockers, you should do fine with the bottom of the door posts. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-10-2008, 09:43 PM	#3
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Rocker and Front Pillar Question If you are planning on keeping the truck I would replace it or it will come back to Haunt you later, besides if you already have it this far apart it is pretty easy to fix it now instead of later!!!!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

09-11-2008, 04:13 AM	#5
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: Rocker and Front Pillar Question It would be better to do it now, then regret not doing it later __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

09-11-2008, 11:47 AM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rocker and Front Pillar Question You definetly need to repair the pillar. It provides extra strength where the fender bolts to it. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-11-2008, 07:08 PM	#8
Hawker7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 321	Re: Rocker and Front Pillar Question Kick panel and inner rocker are all solid. Just the bump out piece is rusted. Anyone just fab a new piece for the bump out? Does the rocker get welded to that?

09-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Rocker and Front Pillar Question That part is very important since the floor ties in to it, the fender mounts to it, the inner and outer rocker ties into it. Here is a schematic of the structure. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#10
highwaymiles Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: tulsa oklahoma Posts: 16	Re: Rocker and Front Pillar Question i have the same problem, but my entire kicker panel (was) rusted out all the way to the windshield(pics soon as im finished with repair).the patch parts are really cheap and if you have gotten this far you can do it



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