About Kim Smith Expertise Any questions related to autobody and refinishing. I do not proclaim to know it all but have alot of professional experience in my trade.
Experience 30 years.
Organizations Own business
Publications None as of yet.
Education/Credentials Journeyman certificates in Alberta and BC, also I have my Interprovincial Red Seal standards of Canada.
Awards and Honors World of wheels - Peoples choice award on a 1930 model A coupe customized into a Roadster
Question QUESTION: hi i have a 1988 pontiac firebird and i was wondering if you can replace the rocker panels by putting the new ones directly over the old ones or if you have to cut the old ones out, I,ve been told by one bodyman that you can do this and one that you cant do it cause the door will not shut. could you please give me some advice thank you.
ANSWER: Hi Bill, Bodyman # 2 is right about the door not fitting . You must cut the old one out and replace with the new one . Hope this helps you out,All the best >>>>>Kim
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QUESTION: the rocker panel question helped me alot thanks. i have another question, would it be a good idea to coat my floor pans, and wheel wells with a truck bed liner such as herculiner on my 88 firebird. thanks
Answer Hi Bill, You can use box liner on the floor pans and wheel wells etc. Be sure to insert all the floor bolts and mask the heads to allow easy replacement....You may find it more cost effective to use a rust paint ( tremclad)etc rather than the box liner. A gravelguard for the wheel wells will also work fine. All the best to you.....Kim
