1962 steel rocker reinforcement replacement
As you can see in the photos my steel rocker reinforcements have seen better days. I will be removing the inner rocker cover in order to replace the steel.
It appears that the steel was installed before the outer rocker was installed.
Since the steel is at an angle and the outer rocker is in the way it causes the problem of how to install the top rivets ( row of white dots at top of second photo ). I was thinking of maybe using an aircraft type locking "pop" rivet or drilling holes in the steel to allow a rod ( bucking bar ) to pass through to the bottom of the rivet. Looking for any ideas/ suggestions/ hints from members who have had the pleasure of replacing the steel reinforcments. Thank-you.
Erich
It appears that the steel was installed before the outer rocker was installed.
Since the steel is at an angle and the outer rocker is in the way it causes the problem of how to install the top rivets ( row of white dots at top of second photo ). I was thinking of maybe using an aircraft type locking "pop" rivet or drilling holes in the steel to allow a rod ( bucking bar ) to pass through to the bottom of the rivet. Looking for any ideas/ suggestions/ hints from members who have had the pleasure of replacing the steel reinforcments. Thank-you.
Erich