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rocker
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:30 pm
by harrison
is there anyone or vender out there that has some replacement patches for the front rocker?
seen here
Re: rocker
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:28 pm
by jamesw
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.
HTH
James
Re: rocker
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:15 am
by Nissanman
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
Re: rocker
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:30 pm
by harrison
thank nissanman, i think i have some 70 1600 complete rockers comin here soon
Re: rocker
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:30 am
by SABLT194
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 ($$)
Regards,
Steve
Re: rocker
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:20 pm
by George H
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.
Re: rocker
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:03 am
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.
Re: rocker
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:40 am
by Wikket77
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
satisfaction = Priceless,,
Re: rocker
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:54 am
by sfdaugherty
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?
Shannon
Re: rocker
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:49 pm
by dbrick
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?
Shannon
maybe a Planishing hammer/power hammer. They are vicious.
Re: rocker
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:17 am
by Gregs672000
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!
Re: rocker
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:56 pm
by Nissanman
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
Those caps also provide a lot of strength to the body which is why body filler over flywire just doesn't cut it
