Of all the things associated with old trucks, rust is on the top of the list of "most common." As time goes on, it won't be surprising to see it as the number one item on the to-do list of practically every fresh truck project. Fortunately, the aftermarket has come to the rescue, providing replacement panels/parts for pretty much every major truck application for Ford and Chevy (time will tell how they respond to Dodge and other manufacturers).
Obviously, Chevy owners have it made when it comes to aftermarket offerings. Simply flipping through the pages of this magazine will reveal that fact, and if you happen to have a '67-72 (long, short, step, or Fleetside), choices are unlimited when it comes to new parts resources, most of which can be utilized from a mail-order perspective. For folks in the Southern California region who'd rather shop in person, Brothers is the ticket. Located in Corona, just minutes from Orange County--gridlocked traffic notwithstanding--the "brothers" Flanders, Steve and Jim, have developed a business that caters to Chevy truck lovers, old and new. From taillights to hubcaps, wiring to patch panels (you knew we'd eventually get to the point), they offer pretty much everything under the sun for '47-87 Chevy and GMC trucks. Moreover, the brothers collectively own a pickup from each era, which they have carefully restored to factory specs. Which finally brings us to the heart of the matter: rocker panel replacement.
We happened by the Brothers compound recently to see the collection of pickups. While there, we were also lucky enough to witness a rocker panel replacement on a '67-72 C10 firsthand, which we obviously didn't hesitate to capture on film for your viewing pleasure. (Please keep in mind that while Brothers offers the products to restore your truck, they're not in the business of installing the parts they sell. This is a company-owned vehicle used to test products.)
If your Chevy or GMC pickup is victim to Mother Nature or road abuse, Brothers has what you need to rid the rot, among other things!
