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rottenron36 · 01-22-2015, 11:41 AM

I have just about got the back of the cab on my 36 pickup straightened up and are about to replace the rockers. There wasn't much left of them. I had some help taking what was left off, while I was working on the front fenders. My helper was certified in body work, but was not up to the task of replacing rocker panels. Both were removed before he was fired! I did not see where the originals were welded. I need to know how much of the perimeter was welded,and where it was spot welded. I am trying to install as close to original as possible. Thanks for any help, Ron

Mike B · 01-22-2015, 05:03 PM

I can grab a pic when I get home of a spare cab I have

rottenron36 · 01-22-2015, 05:58 PM

That would be GREAT, and appreciated. Thanks Ron

Mike B · 01-22-2015, 06:30 PM

Sure appears to be spot welded, I see no welds at all.

Dick · 01-22-2015, 06:54 PM

They are spot welded on the inner lip. Block sand the lip to see the weld dimples.
I got a pair from Northern Classic Trucks and they were a perfect fit!
Not hard to do. Good luck on your project!

Don Rogers · 01-22-2015, 07:27 PM

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Here are some photos showing rocker panel detail. The replacement rocker in the photos came from Northern Classics and fit great. The last 2 photos show some detail of original rockers.

rottenron36 · 01-23-2015, 09:03 AM

As always GREAT help, Thanks for your support. Ron

36tbird · 01-23-2015, 10:11 AM

I replaced the ones on my '36 p/u with the epoxy that body shops use now. Used cleco's to hold in place and replace them with counter-sunk pop rivets. I did it this way so that I could clean everything inside the rockers up and paint in order to rust proof the area internally. Seems to me that spot welding them burns away any protection there. They have been on for 6 years now and everything is fine. That epoxy is great stuff. If you go this way, make sure you work it in the correct temperature range or even get the "hot" range and do the job when it is cool so that it buys you more time to properly place the panels. Once it starts to set, you won't be able to get it apart. You can buy the stuff on line and you might find a body shop to loan you the double caulking gun because it is expensive and you may not do the job again any time soon. FWIW.

01-22-2015, 11:41 AM	#1
rottenron36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corbett OR Posts: 247	36 pickup rocker panel replacement I have just about got the back of the cab on my 36 pickup straightened up and are about to replace the rockers. There wasn't much left of them. I had some help taking what was left off, while I was working on the front fenders. My helper was certified in body work, but was not up to the task of replacing rocker panels. Both were removed before he was fired! I did not see where the originals were welded. I need to know how much of the perimeter was welded,and where it was spot welded. I am trying to install as close to original as possible. Thanks for any help, Ron Last edited by rottenron36; 01-22-2015 at 04:04 PM. Reason: more information, spelling

01-22-2015, 05:03 PM	#2
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: 36 pickup rocker panel replacement I can grab a pic when I get home of a spare cab I have

01-22-2015, 05:58 PM	#3
rottenron36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corbett OR Posts: 247	Re: 36 pickup rocker panel replacement That would be GREAT, and appreciated. Thanks Ron

01-22-2015, 06:54 PM	#5
Dick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deer Lodge, MT Posts: 680	Re: 36 pickup rocker panel replacement They are spot welded on the inner lip. Block sand the lip to see the weld dimples. I got a pair from Northern Classic Trucks and they were a perfect fit! Not hard to do. Good luck on your project!

01-23-2015, 09:03 AM	#7
rottenron36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corbett OR Posts: 247	Re: 36 pickup rocker panel replacement As always GREAT help, Thanks for your support. Ron

01-23-2015, 10:11 AM	#8
36tbird Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: nw SanAntonio, TX Posts: 940	Re: 36 pickup rocker panel replacement I replaced the ones on my '36 p/u with the epoxy that body shops use now. Used cleco's to hold in place and replace them with counter-sunk pop rivets. I did it this way so that I could clean everything inside the rockers up and paint in order to rust proof the area internally. Seems to me that spot welding them burns away any protection there. They have been on for 6 years now and everything is fine. That epoxy is great stuff. If you go this way, make sure you work it in the correct temperature range or even get the "hot" range and do the job when it is cool so that it buys you more time to properly place the panels. Once it starts to set, you won't be able to get it apart. You can buy the stuff on line and you might find a body shop to loan you the double caulking gun because it is expensive and you may not do the job again any time soon. FWIW.