Ok, I'm finally back working on my 66 coupe. I'm currently installing convertible rockers and I have a couple of questions.
1. The convertible rockers are taller than the existing assy. I've read a few threads on the internet and it appears that this has happened before. Any experience? Do they need to be trimmed up? Left alone?
2. This is perhaps a bigger issue. From the outside my original outer rocker looks fine and aligns well with the door. On the inside the original assembly appears to be bowed out in the middle about 3/8" as well as tilted a little. Do I just force the new and old pieces together and "send them home"? IE weld as is or do I have a bigger issue? I suspect this is common and as long as the door fits I'm ok.
Thoughts?
I've included a couple of photos. The first is of the stick up (looking from the side at the rocker). Note that it is sticking up about 1/8" higher than if I clamp it in place. The second is of the bow (looking down on the rocker).
Thanks in advance for the help
Bart
1. The convertible rockers are taller than the existing assy. I've read a few threads on the internet and it appears that this has happened before. Any experience? Do they need to be trimmed up? Left alone?
2. This is perhaps a bigger issue. From the outside my original outer rocker looks fine and aligns well with the door. On the inside the original assembly appears to be bowed out in the middle about 3/8" as well as tilted a little. Do I just force the new and old pieces together and "send them home"? IE weld as is or do I have a bigger issue? I suspect this is common and as long as the door fits I'm ok.
Thoughts?
I've included a couple of photos. The first is of the stick up (looking from the side at the rocker). Note that it is sticking up about 1/8" higher than if I clamp it in place. The second is of the bow (looking down on the rocker).
Thanks in advance for the help
Bart