Hey Mike,
I replaced both the step and rockers on my 59. This was relatively easy. I
simply drilled out the spot welds holding the old step in and welded the
new step in place through the old drilled out holes. When complete, you
could not tell that is was not factory! As a side note, make sure you buy
the rocker and step as a single piece. It will cost about $20 per side more
than buying them separately, but it is worth not having to weld them
together.
1959 Chevrolet Apache ____ 3100
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From: MIKE BOTELER[SMTP:FRVT83E@prodigy.com]
Reply To: MIKE BOTELER
Sent: Monday, April 26, 1999 8:00 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] '56 Rockers
Has anyone ever installed replacement rocker moldings or complete
steps before? I would like to know if there is anything I should be
aware of before I start! I need to do one of each on my sons truck.
For the rocker, should I weld the new piece to the bottom of the step
(after removing old) or butt weld either at the corner or 1/2" in on
the step? I don't want to warp the existing step!
Will the door posts move/flex when I remove the complete step or will
everything stay in place? The cab is not mounted on the frame, it is
sitting on the floor it that matters.
Also going to do the inner and outer rear cab corners. Do I do
outers first or inners?
TIA
Mike B. '56 8400 Wrecker :)
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