Searching for 1963 Rocker Covers

[Craig S.]

Would anyone know of any available original rocker covers for a 1963. I do not want to use the reproductions to complete my project. Thanks for any help on the scavenger hunt.

[Lynn H.]

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Craig,
Someone may chime in with a set for you, but you would reach a larger audience with a FREE parts wanted ad in the Driveline. All you have to do is click on the link at the top of the page, put your ad in and it will come out in the Driveline. You may want to check the Driveline itself (also at the top of the page) for information on deadlines and issue dates.
Lynn

[Craig S.]

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I realize this and I apologize for the non-conformity of use for the tech discussion. I am on a deadline to complete the project and do not have the luxury of time I wish I had.

[Lynn H.]

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No problem, just thought I would mention it. I keep thinking one day they will get to this on the website, so we can enter ads that come out immediately. I have often had the problem of advertising in the Driveline, only to already have the car or parts sold by the time it comes out.
Lynn

[Craig S.]

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Sorry, the question should state rocker molding covers. Not to be confused with the engine rocker covers. They are tough animals to locate.

[Stuart F.]

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Craig;

I tried to send you a PM, but the system says it does not know you.

Bascially I have a set off my original 63 which I changed out in 1976 which are still pretty good.

Stu Fox

[Craig S.]

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Craig;

I tried to send you a PM, but the system says it does not know you.

Bascially I have a set off my original 63 which I changed out in 1976 which are still pretty good.

Stu Fox

Stu,
I am receiving other PM so I am not sure why it did not work when you sent one. Are these good restoration candidates? Any large dents?

[Stuart F.]

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Craig;

Sorry for the delay in responding, but been busy with garage projects. Have to get things done while the cooler weather holds here in central Florida.

The rocker panels/covers are straight w/o dents, but I'm not sure what constitutes good reconditioning candidates. They seem to me to have an anodized like finish and I know nothing about how you refinish/polish that stuff. The same holds true for my original step plates (got those fine scratches, etc.). A good clean up would probably tell the story, specially in the grooves where there is some pitting (?, or could just be road tar?) and some rust around the bolt holes which was probably transfered from the original bolts. I have them taped together with some other items so I need to remove that duct tape gook first to better evaluate them.

Stu Fox

[Craig S.]

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Craig;

Sorry for the delay in responding, but been busy with garage projects. Have to get things done while the cooler weather holds here in central Florida.

The rocker panels/covers are straight w/o dents, but I'm not sure what constitutes good reconditioning candidates. They seem to me to have an anodized like finish and I know nothing about how you refinish/polish that stuff. The same holds true for my original step plates (got those fine scratches, etc.). A good clean up would probably tell the story, specially in the grooves where there is some pitting (?, or could just be road tar?) and some rust around the bolt holes which was probably transfered from the original bolts. I have them taped together with some other items so I need to remove that duct tape gook first to better evaluate them.

Stu Fox

Thanks for checking on these for me Stu. I found a set of NOS rocker moldings that I just purchased. Thanks again for your time in checking.
Craig

[R N.]

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Thanks for checking on these for me Stu. I found a set of NOS rocker moldings that I just purchased. Thanks again for your time in checking.
Craig

Hi Craig,

If you don't mind.... what are NOS running these days?

[Craig S.]

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I purchased NOS set still in the GM wrappers for $800 + shipping. The owner gave me an excellent deal and really helped me out on my project. He sold them for what he paid for them 7 years ago.

[Stuart F.]

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Heck Craig, I would have given my originals to you for free, but now that I know they have some value, guess I'll hang onto them as spares in case I run over a gator or something, Ha!

Stu Fox

[Gerald C.]

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Craig,

Can you measure the NOS rockers for me? Mine measure 66".

Thanks

Jerry

[Loren L.]

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2 holes or 4 holes?

[Craig S.]

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Craig,

Can you measure the NOS rockers for me? Mine measure 66".

Thanks

Jerry

Jerry,
I sold my 1963 Split so I do not have anything to check for you. Sorry!
Craig