rocker repair Q

[GMCLegacy]

So i have a 86 crewcab that i would like to restore in the next 5 years. i bought a 90 2wd suburban for the interior, doors, and fenders to replace my current ones.

the suburban is rust free and i have started to part out the items i dont need. i cant find anyone that wants the tub.

would it be easier to cut the entire rocker section from the suburban to use in the crewcab later, or buy patch panels?

 

[tRustyK5]

I would use the Suburban stuff, once you verify it's gonna work. The steel will be thicker and more accurately stamped than the aftermarket patch panels that are out there.

Rene

 

[max 02]

X2 I`m with Rene, plus its fun to recycle good parts that have no home. Good luck!

 

[bigred81]

The rockers are the same between the sub and crew cab. All the crew cab is a sub with a little longer frame and a bed.

 

[GMCLegacy]

thanks for the advise.

the only thing i still may need a patch panel for would be the cab corners.

its going to be tough to cut good sheetmetal off the tub......