Replacement rocker panels
NM Desoto
Posted 2021-03-31 8:29 PM (#610572)
Subject: Replacement rocker panels


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Any recommendations on who makes the best replacement rocker panels. Looking to buy a pair for a 1957 Desoto.
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mikes2nd
Posted 2021-04-01 10:30 AM (#610586 - in reply to #610572)
Subject: Re: Replacement rocker panels


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Schott...

out of Akron Ohio. You can get them on ebay.
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NM Desoto
Posted 2021-04-01 12:58 PM (#610593 - in reply to #610586)
Subject: Re: Replacement rocker panels


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Thanks for the info, I'll check them out.
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ronbo97
Posted 2021-04-01 1:06 PM (#610594 - in reply to #610593)
Subject: Re: Replacement rocker panels


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Lynn -

The Schott panels are vintage aftermarket that were designed to slip over rusted out metal. So they were made oversize.

In the case of a rocker, you may be able to trim the Schott panel a bit to make it work if you are butt welding or creating a flange to slip underneath.

Ron

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mikes2nd
Posted 2021-04-02 2:24 AM (#610614 - in reply to #610572)
Subject: Re: Replacement rocker panels


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the schotts fit perfect, the corners are an exact fit, even the length came out perfect, the angle is also a direct fit. , no flange needed and i butt welded the lower front quarter by the door. Its like a nos part.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW4o6JwsXOg



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finsruskw
Posted 2021-04-02 7:49 AM (#610616 - in reply to #610572)
Subject: Re: Replacement rocker panels


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