Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by Larry51 On 2013/6/23 7:18:52

There's an outer and an inner rocker panel, and when mine were replaced the MetalGuy drilled out the spot welds where the panels joined the floor pan. From memory there's a triple thickness of metal sheet there. When that was done it was noticed there was quite a lot of rust in the inner panel as well, so he fabricated both inner and outer replacements. Having taken the panels off this way seemed a good easy way when both inners and outers needed to be replaced.

I see Kanter has replacement sets around $180 if you wanted to go that way. Making your own, the folds are easily done but getting the curve right is harder and might require a metal shop to do it.

Take care that the radius of curve on outer rocker panel matches the curve on the lower part of front guard. Test fit the door(s) for clearance before welding it all together.

BTW, where can I get a great little helper like the one you've got? All mine have grown up and left home!