oxfordbp

I to get rid of the rocker moldings. Can I just drill out the rivets on the clips and weld up the holes or fill them with filler?

Thanks

2+2GT

Sure- It's been done both ways many times.

1slow67

That is what I did

oxfordbp

Sweet. Just making sure!

ezstang

Yes I did the same thing. Eliminate another place for rust to occur

oxfordbp

Yup my thoughts exactly!

groho

just be careful on the welding, the inside of the rocker is galvanized, and it results in some nasty welds if you penetrate too deep.

oxfordbp

Would a good filler be ok?

2+2GT

Hmmm… I filled the rivet holes in my 66 in 1975, then put 300,000 miles on it. No rust at the holes yet.

Coupe

I just welded mine, it was a fairly simple ordeal. I did not like the idea of spending money for paint materials and then taking a chance on a bubble forming on a covered hole. It would probably be fine to fill it, just brush some epoxy on the edges of the hole first since drilling the rivits could have removed or scratched the galvanize coating, you don't want any rust starting under the paint.