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karasmer · 04-05-2016, 09:53 AM

Say i am looking at a 41 convertible that needs new rockers are they just a bastard to replace or not to bad, they are completely missing. I am a pretty good welder and have a wire feed? Thanks

V12Bill · 04-05-2016, 09:59 AM

Alignment is the biggest problem. Would probably be best to replace the rockers with the body still bolted to the frame to keep things aligned, especially in a convertible.

Vics Stuff · 04-05-2016, 10:28 AM

V12Bill X 2 on that one.
Vic

rockfla · 04-05-2016, 11:07 AM

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V12bill X3. set your door gaps and trunk alignment and do any shimming to the body first, maybe weld some supports across and front to back to hold it before you start welding in the rockers.

04-05-2016, 09:53 AM	#1
karasmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 594	How difficult to replace rockers Say i am looking at a 41 convertible that needs new rockers are they just a bastard to replace or not to bad, they are completely missing. I am a pretty good welder and have a wire feed? Thanks

04-05-2016, 09:59 AM	#2
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: How difficult to replace rockers Alignment is the biggest problem. Would probably be best to replace the rockers with the body still bolted to the frame to keep things aligned, especially in a convertible.

04-05-2016, 10:28 AM	#3
Vics Stuff Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 391	Re: How difficult to replace rockers V12Bill X 2 on that one. Vic

04-05-2016, 11:07 AM	#4
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,957	Re: How difficult to replace rockers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) V12bill X3. set your door gaps and trunk alignment and do any shimming to the body first, maybe weld some supports across and front to back to hold it before you start welding in the rockers.