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greygoose · 03-03-2009, 10:48 PM

Who has the best rocker panels for my 68 c10 (meaning which fit the best) looking for complete rocker panels L&R.And if you got a link to their site,that would be extra cool.Thanks

**70cst** · 03-03-2009, 10:57 PM

Here are a few choices...
WES...http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

Tim...http://www.christiansclassics.com/

Paul...http://www.gmcpauls.com/

http://www.tri-proautomotive.com/servlet/StoreFront

**leddzepp** · 03-03-2009, 11:00 PM

NOS are the best....but pricey! www.gmpartsdirect.com or they pop up on feebay every now and again.

**leddzepp** · 03-03-2009, 11:02 PM

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/restora...tocategory.cfm

Here is the page they are on. $75 for the LH side. $111 for the RH side!

**1970cstblazer** · 03-03-2009, 11:05 PM

As stated above..GM are the best fit, but obviously the most expensive.

PanelDeland · 03-04-2009, 11:02 AM

I would really want to look at the GM ones.The reason for that is that some repops are GM licensed but are still the same repop,at least in other parts.So my reasoning is that a GM rocker may just be a repop the GM dealer is touting as GM since they are an authorized repo part sold thru the dealer.I hope this makes sense.

tim21391 · 03-04-2009, 12:40 PM

i used the ones from lmc they were like 19.99 a piece and they seem to fit fine...

greygoose · 03-04-2009, 04:13 PM

Thanks guys I'm gonna go with tri-pro,because they are just right for my money

**70cst** · 03-04-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by greygoose

Thanks guys I'm gonna go with tri-pro,because they are just right for my money

Very good decision...I have been told by one of our vendors that some of the repops are actually better than GM...I can believe that because look at some of the NOS Grilles that are avliable.

**1970cstblazer** · 03-04-2009, 05:48 PM

True that some of the GM grilles are iffy, but the repop grille shells are worse.

**special-K** · 03-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Repro will never be better than OEM,that`s a myth created by the industry.I see an aweful lot of rusted out repro rockers that lasted 1/3 as long as OEM.Not sayin`they`re all junk,but OEM is best.

03-03-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Best rocker panels Who has the best rocker panels for my 68 c10 (meaning which fit the best) looking for complete rocker panels L&R.And if you got a link to their site,that would be extra cool.Thanks __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it Last edited by greygoose; 03-03-2009 at 10:49 PM.

03-03-2009, 10:57 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,360	Re: Best rocker panels Here are a few choices... WES...http://www.classicheartbeat.com/ Tim...http://www.christiansclassics.com/ Paul...http://www.gmcpauls.com/ http://www.tri-proautomotive.com/servlet/StoreFront __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 03-03-2009 at 11:00 PM.

03-03-2009, 11:00 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,991	Re: Best rocker panels NOS are the best....but pricey! www.gmpartsdirect.com or they pop up on feebay every now and again.

03-03-2009, 11:02 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,991	Re: Best rocker panels http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/restora...tocategory.cfm Here is the page they are on. $75 for the LH side. $111 for the RH side!

03-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,355	Re: Best rocker panels As stated above..GM are the best fit, but obviously the most expensive. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-04-2009, 11:02 AM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Best rocker panels I would really want to look at the GM ones.The reason for that is that some repops are GM licensed but are still the same repop,at least in other parts.So my reasoning is that a GM rocker may just be a repop the GM dealer is touting as GM since they are an authorized repo part sold thru the dealer.I hope this makes sense. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-04-2009, 12:40 PM	#7
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Best rocker panels i used the ones from lmc they were like 19.99 a piece and they seem to fit fine... __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

03-04-2009, 04:13 PM	#8
greygoose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.C. Posts: 250	Re: Best rocker panels Thanks guys I'm gonna go with tri-pro,because they are just right for my money __________________ If it ain't a chevy,I don't want it

03-04-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,355	Re: Best rocker panels True that some of the GM grilles are iffy, but the repop grille shells are worse. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-04-2009, 06:35 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Best rocker panels Repro will never be better than OEM,that`s a myth created by the industry.I see an aweful lot of rusted out repro rockers that lasted 1/3 as long as OEM.Not sayin`they`re all junk,but OEM is best. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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