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Old 09-18-2003, 08:12 PM   #1
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cutting old and putting in new rockers TONIGHT!!!

tips? panel first or backing plate? pics? i dont have much of a back to mine right now so its hard to see what it is supposed to look like.
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Old 09-18-2003, 08:38 PM   #2
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I like to get the back plate in place first ....But , I also get the rockers fittin with self-tappers , install the door and fender for fit , then disassemble and weld . Lots of extra time ...but the fit and lines are good.
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Old 09-20-2003, 12:17 PM   #3
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I just finished my second truck. No backing plates for me! They just trap mud and cause rust.
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Old 09-20-2003, 01:26 PM   #4
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You should add some bracing before doing anything. Backing plates are very important structurally. You have to replace the backing plate first, I don't even know how you would replace the backing plate afterwards.

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Old 09-20-2003, 01:32 PM   #5
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Thanks for the pics Gee_Emm. They will help me later
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Old 09-20-2003, 05:21 PM   #9
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thanks for he pics gee emm, i started cutting but had to go to work, so i'm not finished yet. i'll post pics when i'm done
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