Eric Z Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 Morning, looking for the ROCKER MOULDING HOLE LOCATIONS on this '52 2 door convertible. The previous owner likely body worked over them but I do have the stainless molding. 2 pictures show only 3 visible hole and shape locations, 3 on drivers side and 2 on passenger side. Does anyone have a body with the molding off that could measure from the front fender to door gap back to the rear fender and give me how many and the center points of each relative to the front door seam? I could then tap in an awl and rotary tool to clean out body filler, etc. Looks like 2 different clip types up from will be needed. Rear fenders to front wheel well is approx. 88-1/2" Thank you- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartgame Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 The rocker molding mounts on my 52 plymouth look similar. For the very front there is a stud attached to a piece of metal that slides into the point of the molding and goes thru the oval fender hole and is bolted in place. The rectangular openings use a formed flat piece of steel that snaps on to the moulding. Those clips fit into the rectangular opening and a tab is bent inside to lock it into place. The rear most clip is similar to the front except it bolts to the underside of the rocker panel. There should be 4 or 5 of those rectangular openings spaced evenly along the rocker panel taking into account the rear most clip. I found NOS rectangular clips on ebay from seller old plymouth cafe 206-778-2167, Neil - or Seaplym@hotmail.com. I think he is in Oregon, and I think he is associated with wildcat wrecking in Sandy Oregon? The front and rear most clips are unique pieces and are probably going to be tough to find, used is probably your only option. You might consider using modern plastic stud based mounts, studs can be spot welded to the rocker panel for mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHarold Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 You can make your own clips with some sheet metal and tin snips. I did that on one of my '52's years ago and it worked out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 as the rocker trim fastens in a manner that the lower edge hangs free from the car (clip design) with a car that does not have the rectangular holes for the stock clip, suggest mounting these with an aluminum plate, some 3/32 thick between the clip and the rocker. In mounting mine this is what I did and I am totally pleased with the results. Rocker covers often do not have the rectangular holes as a feature in aftermarket parts. You should be able to see these backing plates in place here. The most forward and aft brackets bolt in place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Z Posted October 10 Author Report Share Posted October 10 2 hours ago, Dartgame said: The rocker molding mounts on my 52 plymouth look similar. For the very front there is a stud attached to a piece of metal that slides into the point of the molding and goes thru the oval fender hole and is bolted in place. The rectangular openings use a formed flat piece of steel that snaps on to the moulding. Those clips fit into the rectangular opening and a tab is bent inside to lock it into place. The rear most clip is similar to the front except it bolts to the underside of the rocker panel. There should be 4 or 5 of those rectangular openings spaced evenly along the rocker panel taking into account the rear most clip. I found NOS rectangular clips on ebay from seller old plymouth cafe 206-778-2167, Neil - or Seaplym@hotmail.com. I think he is in Oregon, and I think he is associated with wildcat wrecking in Sandy Oregon? The front and rear most clips are unique pieces and are probably going to be tough to find, used is probably your only option. You might consider using modern plastic stud based mounts, studs can be spot welded to the rocker panel for mounting. Thanks for all the info Dartgame. I have seen the various clips on ebay and the mopar parts guys carry them. I think the holes are there and were covered over with body filler. I was hoping to get the proper spacing so I could successfully hunt and peck for them. One of the FB Coronet group replied that they were every 13". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Z Posted October 10 Author Report Share Posted October 10 59 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: as the rocker trim fastens in a manner that the lower edge hangs free from the car (clip design) with a car that does not have the rectangular holes for the stock clip, suggest mounting these with an aluminum plate, some 3/32 thick between the clip and the rocker. In mounting mine this is what I did and I am totally pleased with the results. Rocker covers often do not have the rectangular holes as a feature in aftermarket parts. You should be able to see these backing plates in place here. The most forward and aft brackets bolt in place... 59 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: as the rocker trim fastens in a manner that the lower edge hangs free from the car (clip design) with a car that does not have the rectangular holes for the stock clip, suggest mounting these with an aluminum plate, some 3/32 thick between the clip and the rocker. In mounting mine this is what I did and I am totally pleased with the results. Rocker covers often do not have the rectangular holes as a feature in aftermarket parts. You should be able to see these backing plates in place here. The most forward and aft brackets bolt in place... thank you for the possible solution and picture. I think the holes were there and the PO covered them, except for the front ovals and the first rectangle , with body filler. I was going to hunt and peck for them and hoping to get the proper spacing of the possible holes. One of the FB Coronet guys suggested that his were every 13" edge to edge. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 2 hours ago, Eric Z said: thank you for the possible solution and picture. I think the holes were there and the PO covered them, except for the front ovals and the first rectangle , with body filler. I was going to hunt and peck for them and hoping to get the proper spacing of the possible holes. One of the FB Coronet guys suggested that his were every 13" edge to edge. thank you If that is the case I suggest you start your search with a decently strong magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 10 Report Share Posted October 10 odds are, if the PO repaired these there is likely new metal welded without the rectangular holes. If the PO patched these, there is likely just bondo where these hole may have been and good possibility the metal in not there to shape the hole anymore. You could well be kicking a can of worms here, can of tin worms that is. Best of luck on this exploration adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Riding Posted October 11 Report Share Posted October 11 On 10/10/2024 at 8:39 AM, Dartgame said: The rocker molding mounts on my 52 plymouth look similar. For the very front there is a stud attached to a piece of metal that slides into the point of the molding and goes thru the oval fender hole and is bolted in place. The rectangular openings use a formed flat piece of steel that snaps on to the moulding. Those clips fit into the rectangular opening and a tab is bent inside to lock it into place. The rear most clip is similar to the front except it bolts to the underside of the rocker panel. There should be 4 or 5 of those rectangular openings spaced evenly along the rocker panel taking into account the rear most clip. I found NOS rectangular clips on ebay from seller old plymouth cafe 206-778-2167, Neil - or Seaplym@hotmail.com. I think he is in Oregon, and I think he is associated with wildcat wrecking in Sandy Oregon? The front and rear most clips are unique pieces and are probably going to be tough to find, used is probably your only option. You might consider using modern plastic stud based mounts, studs can be spot welded to the rocker panel for mounting. I believe Neil is in Washington State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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