I believe the convertible has reinforcement plates sandwiched in side between the inner and outer, nice job!

@VinylVillageGarage

Жыл бұрын

You are correct a convertible has essentially 4 pieces that run full length. Coupe has 2 full length and short sections at the front and rear

You sir are very talented 👏

@VinylVillageGarage

Жыл бұрын

I was blessed with a gift I feel and happy to share it.

Unfortunately auto manufacturers didn't build cars to last forever . Great advice love the old Firebird.

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Very true! thanks hope to have it road worthy again soon.

Thanks for he tip. Doing the same rocker now!

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thank you for watching and the feedback. Good luck on your project.

Fantastic! 🙌🏻

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

great video - thanks.

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome. The final results worked great I plan to use the same technique on my next one too. I hope this video helped you on your project.

Think this tip just ended my 5 year stall on repairing my convert Rocker. I could not see spending 600 bucks plus for a pair of rockers when all I need was the inner s, and as you state the amount of work involved. Also now that some companies are charging 1200.00 for a pair ,and getting scarce for now, I,m going to try the coupe trick.

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!! Super glad to help. That is the point of this channel share some knowledge and keep you motivated. Appreciate you sharing some feedback I will keep the tips and tricks coming. Best wishes to you and your build too!

That car has made some great progress keep. Keep it up!

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Looks easy enough, wish I had a convertible to restore!

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

they are out there but slim pickings anymore. good luck!

I believe the convertible rockers are thicker than the coupes. You should (if you haven't already) look into using an internal frame coating, like the one eastwood garage has.

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes convertible rocker panels are 4 parts and heavier gauge. I wish they made the inner rocker only for convertibles, Unfortunately it’s an assembly and this car wasn’t budgeted to do that so this was the next best thing and still looks good when done and stronger then a rusty patch.

🤘🏻🔥

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

thanks again sir!! much appreciated

Nice video what are your plans with the 68 Firebird I'm looking for one myself to complete my 1st Gen. Firebird collection

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

it will be for sale at some point hopefully soon. I have a few people wanting it I can put you in line if they pass on buying it.

Excellent tips, my 68 needs exactly this, can you recommend any inner rockers, mine is pretty rough, do I gain anything buying the one w. Kick panel support? On the NPD site you can get the coupe ones in 16 gauge steel, exactly the same they write for the full convertible rocker, so I guess that is same thickness?

@VinylVillageGarage

Жыл бұрын

If you can get 16 gauge inners go for it. That is a very nice thickness, I would not mess with the kick panel supports unless yours are rusted out. On this car they where still good. If you have to replace them it’s a good bit more labor to install them as an assembly

@srenmrkandersen4580

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, kick panels are fine in this case, it was merely if I got more metal with these ones. Inner rocker is pretty dead near toe board which was my thinking that you would get more, but I guess the normal inner rocker covers all til way to toe board? The panel on the car now goes wider near the toe board is what I mean.

Hey, is it fine if I talk about Josh Simmons car, aka my dad’s car that you looked at?

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

yes, what’s up

@nikolesimmons9190

2 жыл бұрын

Not much, what u think?

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Well I think it absolutely wonderful to see any old car especially a Pontiac back up to like new status. I believe it will have a great life and appreciated for many years now. Glad you shared it with me.

@VinylVillageGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I am looking forward to Josh’s next project I believe it will be just as nice