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Old 01-12-2006 | 09:49 PM
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Repair rocker panels for a '99?

Both of my rocker panels are starting to rust through. I have searched the web for replacement patch panels for the rockers, but I have not found a source. I might have to go to the body shop to see where they would get them. Any one out there replaced theirs? I want to do the job right and not put a bunch of plastic filler in.
Old 01-13-2006 | 08:49 AM
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Another idea...

Fiberglass... Cut back all the damaged and rusted metal and use fiberglass to reshape the body. Since you have a problem with water/mud entering the body. At least this will not rust if done properly. While I was there I would find the cause of the water entering the body too.

Just a poor man's idea...
Old 01-13-2006 | 09:04 AM
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Yeah, I might end up doing the "Chevy man fix" of fiberglass and bondo. Maybe even leave it in primer grey forever I just wanted to do the job right and drill out some spot welds and break out the mig to patch it back together.
Old 01-13-2006 | 09:16 AM
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Only choice you go is to go to a body shop and order the rocker panels in... Then get out the tools and start drilling spot welds...

I've been here before...
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