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I just checked the rockers on our BN2 with a straightedge. There is a
very slight upward 'bow' on the bottom side of the panels, and slight
curves inward at the front and back of the panels as viewed from above
so, yes, there are compound curves (I tried to get some shots with my
phone, but you couldn't really see the curvature, esp. with black
coves). These are Kilmartin pieces purchased from Moss, and I think
they're the best available (I heard somewhere they bought some original
tooling from BMC, or their receivers). If you have a large order, it
may be less expensive to order directly from Kilmartin, even with
shipping from Down Under.
The bottom side edges are probably the most difficult to get correct on
a Healey; they should be a continuous curve from the rear of the front
wheel well to the front of the rear wheel well, as seen both from the
side and from above. I've seen otherwise nice restorations not get this
right. When you fit new rockers, you have to assemble the doors and
front and rear wings (fenders) to get the best possible alignment before
welding. Also, sometimes rear dogleg replacement results in a 'spur'
sticking out in front of the wheels.
Bob
On 10/23/2016 11:00 AM, Neil McDonald wrote:
> I read somewhere online that correct rocker panels have compound
> curves...... which is obviously a much more challenging fabrication
> challenge. Is this what people like Moss, Kilmartin actually provide?
> If not are there alternative suppliers?
> _____________________
> Neil McDonald
> BN6
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<p>I just checked the rockers on our BN2 with a straightedge. There
is a very slight upward 'bow' on the bottom side of the panels,
and slight curves inward at the front and back of the panels as
viewed from above so, yes, there are compound curves (I tried to
get some shots with my phone, but you couldn't really see the
curvature, esp. with black coves). These are Kilmartin pieces
purchased from Moss, and I think they're the best available (I
heard somewhere they bought some original tooling from BMC, or
their receivers). If you have a large order, it may be less
expensive to order directly from Kilmartin, even with shipping
from Down Under.</p>
<p>The bottom side edges are probably the most difficult to get
correct on a Healey; they should be a continuous curve from the
rear of the front wheel well to the front of the rear wheel well,
as seen both from the side and from above. I've seen otherwise
nice restorations not get this right. When you fit new rockers,
you have to assemble the doors and front and rear wings (fenders)
to get the best possible alignment before welding. Also,
sometimes rear dogleg replacement results in a 'spur' sticking out
in front of the wheels.<br>
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<p>Bob<br>
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<div>I read somewhere online that correct rocker panels have
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