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Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body?

Posted By: magnumcharger

Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/22/14 05:49 AM

Hi, I've been looking for restoration sheet metal for my recently acquired 1971 Charger R/T.
There's lots of great reproduction metal available out there, but no rocker panels (as of yet).
Since the front frame rails, inner fenders, floor pan and radiator support are the same as an E body of that year, I'm wondering how close an E body part would be as a rocker panel replacement?
Has anybody an answer?
Thanks!
Posted By: flypaper

Re: Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/23/14 12:40 AM

i doubt they would be close
each of those cars has a different wheelbase.
i would look around for some nice originals
they are not that hard to find.
moparmark might even have them.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/23/14 03:10 AM

I bet they would be really close, E body doors are really long, the rockers go to just behind the door. the other dimensions are most likely identical.

Sheldon
Posted By: magnumcharger

Re: Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/23/14 03:11 AM

Mopar Mark has 1971 Charger rocker panels?
Posted By: moparmarks

Re: Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/23/14 06:05 AM

E body rockers are totally different then 71-4B's. Thinner, different shape and shorter.
I have one B rocker pulled now. Have more to pull.
Posted By: flypaper

Re: Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/23/14 11:10 PM

Quote:

E body rockers are totally different then 71-4B's. Thinner, different shape and shorter.
I have one B rocker pulled now. Have more to pull.




i knew you would know what the differance is and
that you would probably have them also..
Posted By: magnumcharger

Re: Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/24/14 03:39 AM

Quote:

E body rockers are totally different then 71-4B's. Thinner, different shape and shorter.
I have one B rocker pulled now. Have more to pull.




So, shoot me a picture of what you've got for parts Mark. I need a good trunklid too!
Posted By: moparmarks

Re: Rocker panels - 1971 Charger - same as E body? - 09/25/14 09:31 PM

Here is a rocker that I still need to drill out and remove the jams.
Sorry I don't have a deck lid right now.

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