Fitting rocker to pillar to footwell - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Belsh** · 03-24-2024, 01:09 PM

My front is pretty rotten so I dont have anything to work from, do any of you have an exploded view or maybe pictures of your resto work so I can see how I need to get these together. I've pretty much got it sussed I think but it would be nice to have some reassurance.

Thanks as always

Chevy nutcase · 03-24-2024, 04:21 PM

I recently finished doing exactly what you are in the midst of on my 66. Hopefully yours went together easier than mine and what I mean is there wasn't one single piece that didn't need to be modified. On both sides I did front and rear cab floor supports, front and rear lower pillars, inner and outer rockers, footwells and part of the floor and not one escaped needing modification. Some were slight and some were severe. The bolt holes on that lower pillar on the driver's side needed to be elongated with a die grinder while the passenger side was so bad I cut the bolt flange off, welded on new and drilled new holes. You look look to have it locked down fairly well. 👍 My only suggestion is to tack it together where I indicated to see if the rocker is the right distance from the bottom of the door. The tacks can be removed to reposition because once it's burned in its too late.

jaros44sr · 03-24-2024, 07:35 PM

What he said

Your work looks stellar, but hang the door, to know for sure

72c20customcamper · 03-24-2024, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy nutcase

I recently finished doing exactly what you are in the midst of on my 66. Hopefully yours went together easier than mine and what I mean is there wasn't one single piece that didn't need to be modified. On both sides I did front and rear cab floor supports, front and rear lower pillars, inner and outer rockers, footwells and part of the floor and not one escaped needing modification. Some were slight and some were severe. The bolt holes on that lower pillar on the driver's side needed to be elongated with a die grinder while the passenger side was so bad I cut the bolt flange off, welded on new and drilled new holes. You look look to have it locked down fairly well. 👍 My only suggestion is to tack it together where I indicated to see if the rocker is the right distance from the bottom of the door. The tacks can be removed to reposition because once it's burned in its too late.

I’ve always used self tapping screws to temporarily fit pieces . Easy to remove and just a hit with the welder fills the hole when everything is aligned .

Chevy nutcase · 03-24-2024, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I’ve always used self tapping screws to temporarily fit pieces . Easy to remove and just a hit with the welder fills the hole when everything is aligned .

Hey that's a good idea too. But to be honest if I never have to do body work again I can die happy.

**HO455** · 03-24-2024, 10:53 PM

Here is a member's site with a bunch of videos that may help you.

https://www.youtube.com/@MAYCOCustomRestorations/videos

72c20customcamper · 03-25-2024, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy nutcase

Hey that's a good idea too. But to be honest if I never have to do body work again I can die happy.

I’m getting restless looking for another truck I can curse at while redoing it

03-24-2024, 01:09 PM	#1
Belsh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Whitley bay UK Posts: 62	Fitting rocker to pillar to footwell My front is pretty rotten so I dont have anything to work from, do any of you have an exploded view or maybe pictures of your resto work so I can see how I need to get these together. I've pretty much got it sussed I think but it would be nice to have some reassurance. Thanks as always Attached Images

03-24-2024, 04:21 PM	#2
Chevy nutcase Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Hershey Pennsylvania Posts: 327	Re: Fitting rocker to pillar to footwell I recently finished doing exactly what you are in the midst of on my 66. Hopefully yours went together easier than mine and what I mean is there wasn't one single piece that didn't need to be modified. On both sides I did front and rear cab floor supports, front and rear lower pillars, inner and outer rockers, footwells and part of the floor and not one escaped needing modification. Some were slight and some were severe. The bolt holes on that lower pillar on the driver's side needed to be elongated with a die grinder while the passenger side was so bad I cut the bolt flange off, welded on new and drilled new holes. You look look to have it locked down fairly well. 👍 My only suggestion is to tack it together where I indicated to see if the rocker is the right distance from the bottom of the door. The tacks can be removed to reposition because once it's burned in its too late. Attached Images

03-24-2024, 07:35 PM	#3
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Fitting rocker to pillar to footwell What he said Your work looks stellar, but hang the door, to know for sure __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-24-2024, 10:53 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,807	Re: Fitting rocker to pillar to footwell Here is a member's site with a bunch of videos that may help you. https://www.youtube.com/@MAYCOCustomRestorations/videos __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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