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Rocker Removal
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Rocker Removal
Hey, I'm new here, I just bought a 2007 Z06 Corvette wrecked. I work at a body shop but this is my first time working on a Corvette. I'm 20 so my experience is definitely limited lol. But my question is I have to replace the whole rocker, and I already have the quarter and fender off. I was wondering how to remove the rocker without damaging it ( if that's possible ) I'm asking because I'm getting one from the junkyard. Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
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big costly job
to do it properly the interior has to be removed,the floor panel sections and the rear quarter as well.if I recall correctly the dash may have to be removed
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To the OP. A good body shop will have to take off the rocker panel. It is held onto the frame with automotive adhesive. The adhesive has to be heated up some (I believe) to be able to pry off the rocker panel. Then they will glue the new rocker panel in place. I do not think that the old rocker panel can be saved, but why would you want that anyway.
It has to be done right so that the door, fender, and rear quarter panel line up properly and have the right gaps.
It has to be done right so that the door, fender, and rear quarter panel line up properly and have the right gaps.
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To the OP. A good body shop will have to take off the rocker panel. It is held onto the frame with automotive adhesive. The adhesive has to be heated up some (I believe) to be pry off the rocker panel. Then they will glue the new rocker panel in place. I do not think that the old rocker panel cam be saved, but why would you want that anyway.
It has to be done right so that the door, fender, and rear quarter panel line up properly and have the right gaps.
It has to be done right so that the door, fender, and rear quarter panel line up properly and have the right gaps.
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Hey, I'm new here, I just bought a 2007 Z06 Corvette wrecked. I work at a body shop but this is my first time working on a Corvette. I'm 20 so my experience is definitely limited lol. But my question is I have to replace the whole rocker, and I already have the quarter and fender off. I was wondering how to remove the rocker without damaging it ( if that's possible ) I'm asking because I'm getting one from the junkyard. Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
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You can also cut back the rocker and seam in the replacement part. Someone good with fiberglass can do it and not even know especially if you do it under the sill sticker. Much easier and cheaper to find a partial rocker
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I would definitely do the partial if my rear section didn't have some damage, I myself have very little experience with fiberglass, but I know my dad is good with it. But quick question? Why are there rockers on ebay undamaged? I talked to a guy from a junkyard and we couldn't figure it out! Lol but looks like I'm going OE.
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Why is our dash coming out? Is it damaged?
I personally would not try to repair it, I would replace it seeing your damage. It would be VERY hard to get it even close to right. I would think any body shop would tell you that.
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If you can find one in a junk yard that is OFF the car already AND completely undamaged then I see no reason that you couldn't use it. I would be surprised if that was the case.
Why is our dash coming out? Is it damaged?
I personally would not try to repair it, I would replace it seeing your damage. It would be VERY hard to get it even close to right. I would think any body shop would tell you that.
Why is our dash coming out? Is it damaged?
I personally would not try to repair it, I would replace it seeing your damage. It would be VERY hard to get it even close to right. I would think any body shop would tell you that.
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I would definitely do the partial if my rear section didn't have some damage, I myself have very little experience with fiberglass, but I know my dad is good with it. But quick question? Why are there rockers on ebay undamaged? I talked to a guy from a junkyard and we couldn't figure it out! Lol but looks like I'm going OE.
