Osagepig...the eternal project

[osagecruiser]

so i took the plunge tonight and removed the old rusty rocker...here are a few pictures of the operation....hey bob...all comments welcome!

osagecruiser

 

[osagecruiser]

afew more

 

[scrapdaddy]

Oh Man,

No turning back now, just keep going. Looks like you hit good metal to weld to.

 

[osagecruiser]

yeah good metal...just wish i was a good welder!

osagecruiser

 

[PabloCruise]

so i took the plunge tonight and removed the old rusty rocker...here are a few pictures of the operation....hey bob...all comments welcome!

osagecruiser

Jinkees!
That is quite the cut!

 

[bobm]

Marc, Dove right in didnt you. That cross bracing welded in? And dont put too much heat in one area when welding. Looking Good. Give me a Ring if you have any questions.

Thanks Bob.

 

[osagecruiser]

yea bob its welded in....just put the clamps on there just in case...... i hope to continue removing material tonight and start installation later in the week...

marc

 

[Gonzo55]

Looks like it could use a good floor mat

 

[osagecruiser]

actually i have the front and rear floor matts for her....and they are excellent condition!

osagecruiser

 

[osagecruiser]

started to prepare the new rocker for installation....laid out the notches...started to cut notches...hope to have em finished up tomorrow night and hopefully tacked in place...not as bad ass i thought it would be...photos later in the week

osagecruiser

 

[bobm]

Marc, Good job. Post pics as soon as you can.

Thanks Bob.

 

[osagecruiser]

i will post lots of pictures bob...trying to figure out how to tie in the rear wheel well end...have that curve lip coming in and mine just happens to have a rust spot there...i will have to fab a piece of that bad boy to make it look good...do you have a picture of the inside of the rear wheel well where the rocker ends?...thanks

marc

 

[bobm]

Marc, cut the inner rear wheel well right up tp 1st bend in Rocker. Havent fabbed the lip yet but it wont be hard.

Thanks Bob.

 

[bobm]

Marc, and anyone else doing a Rocker install. On the flat part of the frame right behind the " B" and " C" pillar you should have a dimension of 91/2 " from the frame to the outer lower lip on the Rocker.

Thanks Bob.

 

[osagecruiser]

yo bob...its in...well sorta...still need to tweek it a little bit...very interesting project....pictures tonight

osagecruiser

 

[scrapdaddy]

Alright! Interesting, to say the least. Cutting into to it like that, would scare the begeebs out of me. Good job, can't wait for pictures.

 

[bobm]

Marc, when I first positioned mine I had to re-adjust it. If you can get it in the first shot by yourself with no help you need to fill us all in. Dont forget the 9 1/2 " dimension. Ron, it looks a lot worse than it really is. A lot of thinking needs to be done prior to the cutting, thats why I am always available if anyone needs info. Marc, keep up the good work. Next side will be easier.


Thanks Bob.

 

[osagecruiser]

ok ladies and gents...it is in place and partially welded...no comments on welding please...i am practicing...i swear....lol....and a grinder really makes it look not so bad!....here are some pictures

 

[osagecruiser]

ah hell forgot to upload the pictures

 

[osagecruiser]

a few more...i accomplised this install by myself....with the help of a couple of jack stands and jacks...i did the layout of notches and trim areas...did all the trimming and put the front leading edge in place....i left some original material on the cruiser and cut a slot in the new rocker....slid the the front edge into place behind the disconnected body mount...raised the rear into place and trimmed a few spots...beat it forward with a bfh and it was in....