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> Rocker Panel Swap, 5 pounds of crud
Allan
post Aug 3 2004, 07:30 PM
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Got my rocker panel back from a body repair guy today. Started the swap and wanted to post a few pictures of the process and of what I found lurking under the old one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)


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post Aug 3 2004, 07:31 PM
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Another with the panel off.


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post Aug 3 2004, 07:33 PM
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A little closer of the rust. Not too bad I think.


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post Aug 3 2004, 07:35 PM
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Found one small hole that I can weld up. Will POR-15 after a good cleaning with a wire brush and drill work on this?


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Last one. I will add more when done.


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post Aug 4 2004, 06:16 AM
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Looks like you caught it just in time!

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post Aug 4 2004, 08:57 AM
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Yeah, I think you caught this in time to make it a quick fix. I used POR15 for the first time this week. Seems like great stuff! Only the test of time will tell.

Check this out, not as much as what you had, but still, look at all the dirt packed up there!


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post Aug 4 2004, 12:20 PM
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I pull the rocker panels yearly on our stock 1974 and several times a year on the race car for this very reason. I did three races and got very little klagg from the tires and track and then did one DE event at the stadium in San Diego to do some testing and had about 2 pounds in each side!!!
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post Aug 4 2004, 12:52 PM
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Uh... I remove the jack plate and repaire that damage as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
BTDT. the OE plates have holes on the top and bottem of the plate, I assume to drain water (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
These get caked with crap and rust from to the inside the jacktube and long.
at the least take a wire hanger and flashlight and do so exploritorry work.
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post Aug 4 2004, 02:31 PM
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I will be doing alot of exploration while I have it off to see if there is some hidden areas. I was also wondering if anyone has ever used shallow head stainless screws to attach the top of the panel along the sill plate to facilitate easier removal for periodic inspections?
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post Aug 4 2004, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(Headrage @ Aug 4 2004, 12:31 PM)
I was also wondering if anyone has ever used shallow head stainless screws to attach the top of the panel along the sill plate to facilitate easier removal for periodic inspections?

You know, I haven't used rivets or screws in years. Doesn't seem to be needed? I haven't had any troubles so far? You have the mounts at each end (fenders) then 3 more screws along the bottom. Seems to hold everything on just fine. So mine are easy to take off 1-2 times a year.

Am I wacked here? I have done some pretty good speeds and well, they're still on! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 4 2004, 03:19 PM
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i am probably packing enough sand and crud in there for me to bury my head in and thus ignore the problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

gotta drill out those rivets for a look see... even though i won't like what i find. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Aug 4 2004, 05:12 PM
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From the rear, and front wheel wells...

When you are washing your car (at a high-pressure place) just get down on the ground, and aim the tube up into the rockers, until the water runs clear. Shit will shoot out of the jack tube area like you won't believe.

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I do the back, the front, and then the back again.. never had a rust problem down there yet.


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