Rocker Panels

reservoirdog · Post by **reservoirdog** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:36 am

My 1982 needs minimal body work, but the rocker panels are going to be pulled and any rust in the area removed.

My autobody shop thinks they may be able to save one of them, but warned I may have to replace them - here's my question -

IAP lists a steel rocker for 219 vs an aftermarket for $89. Anyone try the aftermarket? He's concerned it may not hold up

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:32 am

genuine Fiat body panels haven't been available for at least a decade, if not longer. So I would think all body panels now would be aftermarket. Is the cheap one fiberglass?

reservoirdog · Post by **reservoirdog** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:26 am

The IAP catalog lists steel at 219, but I'm sure thats not OEM, maybe just a heavier gage. The aftermarket is 89 - fiberglass is 79, but sounds the most fragile - have you seen fiberglass hold up?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:39 pm

If it were my car, I wouldn't use the fiberglass. As for the cheap rockers, I've seen lots of body panels that came from Taiwan, and the fit was less than perfect.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:38 pm

The ones for $219 says O.E. but unless they started stamping them again, I'd wonder. I bought mine 10 years ago from IAP and they felt more flimsy than the original but they've held up nicely.

Hawke187 · Post by **Hawke187** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:01 pm

I have a steel after market pass side rocker that I no longer need, and yes I paid the 200+ for it..

If you want it just send me a msg with a reasonable offer, I have no idea what the shipping would be I am sure we can figure that out.

Thanks
Hawke

reservoirdog · Post by **reservoirdog** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:06 am

Hawke - just want to confirm that its for the 1982 Spider 2000.

Hawke187 · Post by **Hawke187** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:22 am

It was bought for a 76, but I am not sure if there is any differance. I will look into that and get back to you, or if you find out first, just let me know...

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:46 am

the old Fiat body book shows the same rocker part number for 76 and up