67 Cuda rocker panel question

[thsalmon]

I'm hoping to gain from someone's expertise here. I just found that the rear 10-12" of the inner rocker of my 67 Barracuda convertible's inner rockers have rusted heavily. Several questions. Should I patch them? Should I just replace them? Are the convertible rockers the same as the rockers made for the notchbacks and fastbacks? Many, many thanks!

 

[RedFish]

I think you'll find that rocker is 2 layers deep, like a part inside a part.
You could section it from a donor If you find a good one. Below and behind the quarter window is a common rust area. Good luck with it.

 

[thsalmon]

There are definitely two layers to the rocker panel. The outer part was much nicer than the inner, structural layer. As in other areas of the car, I suspect that the previous owner tried to hide many sins. I'm wondering if the convertible inner rocker is a more heavy duty unit than the cars with a roof.

 

[TrailBeast]

Seems to me that I saw another member working on a vert that had 3 layers instead of two like a hard top.

 

[68383GTS]

If it is a small area cut it out and weld in new metal.If it is a larger area I would replace the whole inner rocker.

 

[RedFish]

There are definitely two layers to the rocker panel. The outer part was much nicer than the inner, structural layer. As in other areas of the car, I suspect that the previous owner tried to hide many sins. I'm wondering if the convertible inner rocker is a more heavy duty unit than the cars with a roof.

That applies to any convertible. More modern builds have the additional member on the outside of the rocker where it can be seen. A fox body Mustang is one example.

 

[krazykuda]

I'm not sure what they did with the abody converts, but I know the ebody converts used the heavy duty "hemi" torque boxes to make up for the loss of structure from not having a roof.

 

[RedFish]

I'm not sure what they did with the abody converts, but I know the ebody converts used the heavy duty "hemi" torque boxes to make up for the loss of structure from not having a roof.

A a-body verts have the torque boxes also.