Re[2]: Two layers of rocker panels on Spitfire?

[Peter Mchugh <Peter.Mchugh@faa.dot.gov>]

     And it is important to note that there are three (count 'em) panels in 
     each rocker...inner, middle, and outer.  If you have serious rot, the 
     floor panel edge may be involved and that is an important welding 
     point too.  
     
     The good news is that to make assembly inexpensive, all three rockers 
     and the floor panel lip come together to permit external spot 
     welds...very easy to do!!!
     
     PMcQ
     
     76 Spitfire
     73 TR-6
     72 GT-6
     69 GT-6+ (2)
     47 TR 1800 Roadster


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Subject: Re: Two layers of rocker panels on Spitfire?
Author:  bschwartz@encad.com at Internet
Date:    7/28/97 3:46 PM


>My newly running 72 Spit has a decent body, except for both rocker panels. 
>They are totally shot under the hood latches. Poking at one, it disintegrated 
>but there seems to be a fairly intact panel under the rust, with a layer of 
>bondo in between. Is there some sort of cosmetic coverup for forlorn rocker 
>panels available?
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Sorry Joe, the only real fix is to replace the rocker panels - remember, 
these are stressed members that add rigidity to the body structure.
     
     
Barry Schwartz in San Diego, CA
     
Bschwartz@encad.com
72-V6/5sp Spitfire ( daily driver )
70 GT6+ ( when I don't drive the Spitfire ) 
70 (sorta) Spitfire ( project )
73  Ford Courier ( parts hauler )