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harrison
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is there anyone or vender out there that has some replacement patches for the front rocker?
seen here
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This fabricator in Ozzieland makes them:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... MEWAX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I thinks those are the rears but they make the fronts too.

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The replacement front rocker/sill can be easily hand built using 1mm sheet and a wee bit of shaping.
Since this area is hidden behind the front guards, the leading edge can be more square than the OEM pressing, your choice :wink:
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thank nissanman, i think i have some 70 1600 complete rockers comin here soon
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I bought all 4 caps from the Aussie guy. They are indeed perfect in every way. That being said, he is very proud of them ($$)

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I am going to try and make mine using metal shaping techniques. I hope they turn out ok. I have access to the metal shaping equipment.
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Post by Kemp_l »

George, Watch your fingers if you are going to use one of those thumper jobs. Not sure of the name of them but I have seen one in use. They beat the metal into shape and a finger or hand if you get it in the way. They seem to work pretty well also.
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Previously no metal shaping experience, It turn out pretty good for first timer.
I took about 2hours of bending, welding and banging the outcome was pretty good.
4x8 sheet metal $ 30-$40
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George, Watch your fingers if you are going to use one of those thumper jobs. Not sure of the name of them but I have seen one in use. They beat the metal into shape and a finger or hand if you get it in the way. They seem to work pretty well also.
Are you thinking of an English Wheel?

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sfdaugherty wrote:
George, Watch your fingers if you are going to use one of those thumper jobs. Not sure of the name of them but I have seen one in use. They beat the metal into shape and a finger or hand if you get it in the way. They seem to work pretty well also.
Are you thinking of an English Wheel?

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Wow, that was nice work... much better than what I did 25yrs ago. That said, they are not seen, all they have to do is seal!
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After prepping and a coat of etch primer, THEN apply seam sealer.
I like to see all the nooks, crannies and joins dosed up with primer before I seal the moisture in :wink:
Those caps also provide a lot of strength to the body which is why body filler over flywire just doesn't cut it :roll: :roll: :roll:
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