bottom of 63 rocker panels

[John M.]

Can anyone post a pic of the bolt/screws used on the bottom of the Rocker Panels! How many per side?

Thanks John

[Harry S.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

John, they are cad plated hex head screws. You need one per Rocker hanger ( think that's about 8 per side ). You also need four black phillips head screws, two per side. search www.licorvette.com for the parts.

Cheers

[Don H.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

63 Assembly Instruction Manual (AIM) Section 1, Sheet B11.00 (Pg C61) shows six hangers, which means 6 screws and plastic 'nuts'.

[Bob R.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Don,
I just looked at my car and there are 7 per side the fiberglass in the front has a mounting clip on it

[Joseph S.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Bob, You're right. There are 6 hangers welded to the birdcage and once the rocker panels changed to 1 screw at each end instead of 2 they added an additional brace that is riveted to the fiberglass of the front louver panel. 7 on each side at the bottom.

[John M.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Thanks guys--any pictures---worth a thousand words!

[Bob R.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Here is a photo I just took of my 63

[John M.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Thanks! appreciate it! Any trouble to get a pic of the bolt head? See u have the plexiglass mudflaps!! Just made me a set!


Thanks again

John

[Frank D.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Long Island has the bolts along with the nylon inserts that go in the tabs...

[John D.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Logo is Sems. I have seen two variations. I have seen them blackened and shiny. Whatever.

[Joe R.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

John,

Yes, originals are SEMS!

I have never seen an original set that were zinc or cad plated. All I have ever seen that were original were either black phosphate or just plain steel. Not sure on the finish but sure they were NOT bright plated.

JR

[John D.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

John,

Yes, originals are SEMS!

I have never seen an original set that were zinc or cad plated. All I have ever seen that were original were either black phosphate or just plain steel. Not sure on the finish but sure they were NOT bright plated.

JR

Joe, My originals were rusty or had traces of black phosphate. I had those screws replated seveal times with various colors./finishes. When they were black they didn't fly. John

[Edward J.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Joe, My originals were rusty or had traces of black phosphate. I had those screws replated seveal times with various colors./finishes. When they were black they didn't fly. John

John. I am sure you know how the judging manual spells it out, but I really don't think it will ever change in our lifetime. there are so few or these cars that never drove in the rain and snow so weather was a factor on the factory finishes for most all chassis hardware. It looks pretty with the bright fasteners.

[Alan D.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

The subject has been around and around with notable experts like JR, John De, Harry, Hinckley, Hanson, and a few others.
It would seem that these screws had a cadmium finish on them, but that finish can be gold, olive drab, black. Multiple sources were used,
bet the mfg just used the cadmium bath they had at the time, gold, olive, black.
Also take a look at Noland's Book; pg 73 Nov 62 silver / pg 176 63 silver / pg 200 64 blk?
pg 241 Oct 63 blk / pag 259 June 65 blk / pg 324 66 blk?
pg 387 Nov 66 photo too dark to tell! & Motor Trend Sept 64 silver.
I have 7 pages on the subject and can only say my Mar64 car had black, that's how it's staying!

[Joe R.]

Re: bottom of 63 rocker panels

Alan,

I have six of those from a 63. (less the rust) Exactly like yours.

One of the screws shows that it has been copper plated underneath the top coat (whatever it is).

JR