Correct '68 Rocker Color
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The larger of the two piece side rocker molding is semi flat black.
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These rockers have not been altered or painted......this is factory.....I would say either one would be correct appearing paint. same for the 4 th gill
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Wally, not to appear argumentative 
since your car is so original, but the NCRS TIM and Judging Guide states:
"The side rocker molding is a two piece unit. The larger is a semi flat black fiberglass with the grain showing. The smaller is a polished aluminum with a black upper horizontal rib."
My 68 appears as described in the manual and I believe it's original. Semi flat and satin are pretty close.
since your car is so original, but the NCRS TIM and Judging Guide states:"The side rocker molding is a two piece unit. The larger is a semi flat black fiberglass with the grain showing. The smaller is a polished aluminum with a black upper horizontal rib."
My 68 appears as described in the manual and I believe it's original. Semi flat and satin are pretty close.
Last edited by capevettes; Dec 24, 2014 at 11:44 AM.
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Your right, I forgot about the plastic piece
Wally, not to appear argumentative since your car is so original, but the NCRS TIM and Judging Guide states:
"The side rocker molding is a two piece unit. The larger is a semi flat black fiberglass with the grain showing. The smaller is a polished aluminum with a black upper horizontal rib."
My 68 appears as described in the manual and I believe it's original. Semi flat and satin are pretty close.
since your car is so original, but the NCRS TIM and Judging Guide states:"The side rocker molding is a two piece unit. The larger is a semi flat black fiberglass with the grain showing. The smaller is a polished aluminum with a black upper horizontal rib."
My 68 appears as described in the manual and I believe it's original. Semi flat and satin are pretty close.
I don't drive it very much, too many toys and this sucker uses 100+ ........
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Semi-flat black and satin black are about the same sheen. For most owners, either would do. I would recommed using John Deere "Blitz" black spray paint. It is easily obtained at any J-D outlet/supply store (reasonably priced for a large can), looks great, and is very durable. It will work for any 'blackout' paint used at the factory and for interior semi-flat black parts.
Semi-gloss black paint is much to shiny for the rocker panels.
Semi-gloss black paint is much to shiny for the rocker panels.
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Hi,
Quanta has a pretty nice selection of black paint available.
High Gloss
Semi-Gloss
Medium
Semi-Flat
Flat.
There doesn't seem to be any standard for the description/name, except that a RANGE of gloss percentage is used to describe the amount of glossiness.
Regards,
Alan
Quanta has a pretty nice selection of black paint available.
High Gloss
Semi-Gloss
Medium
Semi-Flat
Flat.
There doesn't seem to be any standard for the description/name, except that a RANGE of gloss percentage is used to describe the amount of glossiness.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Torrance Ca
Rocker panel mounts for 68
Wally, not to appear argumentative since your car is so original, but the NCRS TIM and Judging Guide states:
"The side rocker molding is a two piece unit. The larger is a semi flat black fiberglass with the grain showing. The smaller is a polished aluminum with a black upper horizontal rib."
My 68 appears as described in the manual and I believe it's original. Semi flat and satin are pretty close.
since your car is so original, but the NCRS TIM and Judging Guide states:"The side rocker molding is a two piece unit. The larger is a semi flat black fiberglass with the grain showing. The smaller is a polished aluminum with a black upper horizontal rib."
My 68 appears as described in the manual and I believe it's original. Semi flat and satin are pretty close.
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Hi W60,
The rocker trim panels mount into the birdcage flange and fiberglass body with an assortment of small machine screws and self tapping screws.
The frame isn't part of the methods used.
Regards,
Alan
Here's the assortment from a 71.
I think the smaller pan head screw (in the bottom row) should be an oval cross-recessed head like the rest.
They're for the left side of the car and the front is on the left.
The rocker trim panels mount into the birdcage flange and fiberglass body with an assortment of small machine screws and self tapping screws.
The frame isn't part of the methods used.
Regards,
Alan
Here's the assortment from a 71.
I think the smaller pan head screw (in the bottom row) should be an oval cross-recessed head like the rest.
They're for the left side of the car and the front is on the left.
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Thanks again Alan
Hi W60,
The rocker trim panels mount into the birdcage flange and fiberglass body with an assortment of small machine screws and self tapping screws.
The frame isn't part of the methods used.
Regards,
Alan
Here's the assortment from a 71.
I think the smaller pan head screw (in the bottom row) should be an oval cross-recessed head like the rest.
They're for the left side of the car and the front is on the left.
The rocker trim panels mount into the birdcage flange and fiberglass body with an assortment of small machine screws and self tapping screws.
The frame isn't part of the methods used.
Regards,
Alan
Here's the assortment from a 71.
I think the smaller pan head screw (in the bottom row) should be an oval cross-recessed head like the rest.
They're for the left side of the car and the front is on the left.
