55 Chevy rockers: Who's got a good repop?

I know it is a question with many answers so let me clarify.

I have to replace inner and outer rockers on a '55 Pontiac. Luckily they are the same as a '55 Chevy. I want a good quality rocker. This will be a driver, not a show car. I've seen some NASTY import stuff (in the s**** pile in my garage). I also know that there are a few manufacturers and MANY suppliers. I have seen the same exact product with a wide range of prices due to the supplier mark-up.

Who out there makes a good reproduction rocker and who sells them at a great price?

I do not want a mediocre rocker at a fantastic price.
I do not need a fantastic rocker at an outrageous price either.

I need something that will fit right with minimal rework so I don't buy 14 sets of rockers before I get something I like.

After rockers comes floorpans next.

Thanks in advance.

 

Try www.cl***icchevy.com Thats Eckler's website. They have repops. They even have 2 different panels, "good quality" or "excellent quality". In the catalog they say the good quality will need some additional fitting or tweaking. the excellent quality is a perfect match and wont need to much work.

 

I bought mine for my '54 from this guy on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ROCK...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Cheap, and I had no complaints.

 

Curly, I bought the ones off egay. I didn't want to dump a bunch of money for overpriced rockers either. The old saying you get what you pay for applies here also. The got the outer rockers on for now, the top is not complete and doesn't include the top flange that meets the floor pan, as long as that area is ok than no problems. It will be under the sill plate anyway. I havn't got to the inners yet.

I followed this post to help me along

http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4511

 

I got a p***enger outer for my 57 Pontiac from Rocker King. He advertises in Hemmings and was really knowledgable when I called. He has this web page, http://my.execpc.com/~sonoma/ ,but you may be better off just calling. Quick service, good price, good product would use him again.

 

Have installed "Loads" of them in the past 35 years and have always used Cl***ic Chevy. Never had a problem.Tom (Tired Old Man)

 

Check out this site good service, products, price. http://www.chevroletrestorationworld.com/

 

Cl***ic Chevy is now owned by Ekler's and you can't go wrong with them........

 

The company making the domestic rockers is EMI. They are sold many outlets. I have used them several times and found that they need to be reshape (especially the p***enger side) to fit correctly. If u do not fix them, u will have a poor fit. The imported parts being offered (the ones with theblack finish) by many vendors are exact replica of the factory parts. While I have not had a chance to use them yet they would be my choice. I have found Ecklers to be overpriced, higher shipping costs, and poor customer service at times. I have used Resto World and had good experience.

Good luck

Hotroddder

 

what he said the blk coated off shore ones are the best (restoration world)

 

Try OL 55 East Coast Chevy.They have the good ones and the better ones.Great customer service.I think all the guys that work there own 55-57 chevies.They are very helpful and their prices are better than danchuk and ecklers.My dad and I have been buying parts for along time.I had a local guy make me a set of outers for my 56 they fit great and only cost 40.00 for the pair

 

Need rockers for a 55 4 door. Dont want rocker covers

 

Star city cl***ic parts. Talk to Gene. Good quality, E-coated rocker panels.
Star City Cl***ic Parts


611 S Main Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342-3121 map
Dayton-Springfield, OH Metro Area <dl><dt>Phone:</dt><dd cl***="tel"> (937) 865-9080 </dd></dl>

 

Golden star...they have supplied every aftermarket part for the body rebuild on my 55. Absolutely no problems with their products.

 

Good info. I'm also in need.

 

since your in ohio try schott panels in akron used them years ago they make them there and were some of the best..they been around since before the internet. dont know if they have a web site or not also cl***ic chev but prices are high

 

all the tri 5 tin comes from the same place .shermans is the same as cars and danchuck on the tri 5s .i bought all my tin from shermans there about 100 bucks ea

 

just got a set of front frame rails for ot challenger...customer car... from sherman ***ociates MICH. look real good, still taiwan made.also like said above Cars sells their stuff ...have bought from sherman no complaints

 

I've always liked Danchuk's parts over all the other compe***ors...they miught cost a lil more but the fit and finish seems to always be better