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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | has anyone used door skins to repair the rocker panels on a 1952 gmc? i would like some feed back before i buy 39" chev pick up door skins repair patch's for the 49" rocker panel between the doors and the back fender.
when i look the radius seems the same but i would have to spend 59.00 to find out i am wrong.plus shipping.any advise would be helpful as the drivers side is very bad and also has the exhaust pipe on that side. when i drive i do not want to fill the cab. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | Why would you buy 39 door skins? The story I heard waa that the door skins for the AD (47 to 55) would work for patching behind the door. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | sorry about not being clear. the pick up door skins are 39 inches long and 9 inches tall and i need 49 inches long and 9 inches long of metal for behind the door to fender for my panel. i will buy two and stitch them together for length if the curve is correct. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | If I understand you correctly, you want to repair your rocker panels on a '52 GMC. Why not just buy ROCKER PANELS and use them? If I misunderstand, I apologize. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ... I suspect his panels are rusted out pretty doggone high up on the side(??) from the front door back to the fender. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | I'm still trying to understand why he isn't considering using repop rocker panels. They are one of the few aftermarket things that actually fit.
Hopefully this mystery will be cleared up at some point. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | well gentleman. i bow to your knowledge and appreciate your advice. in all the pictures that i have seen, this rocker panel did not look like it was the right one. maybe shadow or my eyesight. i would gladly buy this part if it was 49 inches long. my one ton needs 49" long panels not 43" but if i have to stitch the 39" door skins then why would i not just buy two and stitch the 5 " i need one to one side. thank you for letting me know that this rocker panel is the right one.i will place an order shortly.i am so new to this that all the help you new friends have given me is above and beyond.
archie | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | Oh, it's a 1-ton. That might change things.
If it's the same shape as the ones on a 1/2 ton you could probably weld two together if it's too short, but I bought a pair that did not have the ends formed. I still have them. I'll measure them tomorrow and maybe I can save you some money.
BTW, The rockers are much thicker than the door skin. I'd strongly advise against that idea.
Got any pictures? | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | ok please let me know if the skins are thinner then i may have to stitch two to make one. problem is i need both sides. i will try to post new pictures of the rust areas and any suggestions will be appreciated. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | Links don't work but here's the deal. The cab on your 1-ton is the same as a cab on a 1/2 ton. The rockers that I linked to are correct for your cab.
Hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 | thanks it does help will try to improve links
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | I think there is a misunderstanding here. The word "rocker panel" is being used here but I think you mean rear quarter panel. Now if I remember correctly, the outside rear corner panel for the truck cab goes from the door pillar back. You could use this panel along with a lower door skin to get what you want, I think. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 33 |
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Aha, a panel-body panel problem. (I missed this -> the title of the thread is "door skins for 52 panel") Regular cab panels of of little usefulness. Outer door skins are supposed to be a good replacement (but, you are correct to see if you can get a reply from someone who has done this). Jim Carter has panel-body panels made by Ray Stanley.(Or, contact Ray directly) | | |
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