Full Rusty Rocker Panel Replacement - Start to Finish - 2003 Ford F-150
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- Опубликовано: 15 дек 2021
- Shows how to remove and replace a full rocker panel from start to finish on a 2003 Ford F150 Super Cab. All trucks are very similar. Tools, Materials & Merch listed below.
💥 1/8" Drill Bit: www.harborfreight.com/18-in-t...
💥 Spot Weld Cutter: BLAIR 11096 SPOT WELD CUTTER
💥 Air Hammer Sheet Metal Ripper: shop.snapon.com/product/Sheet...
💥 Angle Grinder: www.harborfreight.com/power-t...
💥 Cut-off-Wheel: www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...
💥 Air Hammer Chisel Bit: www.mactools.com/products/c4f...
💥 New Rocker Panel: www.millsupply.com/auto-body-...
💥 Die Grinder: www.mactools.com/search?type=...
💥 Cut-off-Wheel for Die Grinder: www.harborfreight.com/3-in-x-...
💥 MIG Welder: Miller Millermatic 90 MIG - 110v - .023 wire
💥 5" Small Grinder: www.harborfreight.com/5-in-hi...
💥 36 Grit Fiber Resin Disc for Small Grinder - Bench Mark Abrasives 36-40 grit
💥 Sand Blaster: www.tptools.com/Siphon-Fed-Sp...
💥 Sand Blasting Media: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
💥 Filler and Primer: Auto Body Master light weight body filler and Auto Body Master lacquer primer
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💥 Seam Sealer: Auto Body Master seam and joint sealer
💥 Paint: Nason BC/CC
💥 Spray Gun: 3M Performance Spray Gun - 1.4mm tip
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💥 Lakeside Merch & Apparel - brothersdesignsmi.com/shop-al... 
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Too many body shop focus on collision work and miss out on helping customers keep their vehicles in service longer. Great content again.
Thanks 👍 You're right - not many shops will do this type of work anymore :)
Yep. They’re interested in swapping out parts for quick insurance money. I tried to get a truck with little rust and minimal dents re painted. None of my local shops would fool with it or wanted a ridiculous price to cover what they would miss doing collision repair.
That is a great video! These rockers are so common to rust out. I think every DIY garage guy would double his repair confidence level by watching this tutorial. The used motor oil or a fluid film type product is the key to making it last!!
Thank you!!
You're welcome Chris - you're right about the fluid film - looking for a way to thin that fluid film to spray it - got any ideas?
@@LakesideAutobody I’ve been using the bar and chain oil and a touch of diesel fuel to thin it. Got that idea from mustie1. Also great videos
@@andylong5432 Thanks for the idea Andy. For some reason the oil thinned with mineral spirits sounds flammable but I can spray it on a scrap piece of metal and literally hit it with a torch and it doesn't light up. I'll try your recipe one time and see how it goes :)
@@LakesideAutobody have you tried warming the oil before spraying to thin it. Seems like that would work well.
@@dp1381 I haven't but I'll give it a try one time - it'd be nice if it worked :)
Thanks for sharing your skills and time. Rockers are always a challenge to fit properly. You aced this one. Wishing you and Yours the best of the season.
Happy Holidays to you and your family too Ray Bann - glad you liked the video and you're welcome :)
Love your videos. As a driveway DIY'er , you've given me a lot of confidence that this kind of work is doable. Thanks. JG
Thanks Jay - glad you like the videos my friend. Have a good weekend :)
Outstanding. From what I gather not an easy job that just anybody can do. Looks as good as factory & in reality its probably better. Keep em coming!
Thanks my friend - I appreciate the support. Always good to hear from you - have a good weekend :)
I watched your video just before I replaced my GMC Sierra rocker panels and lower cab corners; to see the correct way to do the job and build up my confidence. Space between the rear of the cab and the bed was too narrow to MIG weld, so I cheated. Did not want to remove the bed to facilitate welding. I welded what I could around the rear of the cab corner, then used adhesive to hold the sheet metal together. I feathered the edge with some bondo to blend it in. Not perfect but good enough for a 17 year old work truck. My neighbors were wowed. More importantly my wife thinks it looks great. It is infinitely better than it was.
You're the man! That's great to hear. With a little practice here and there, you'll always have nice vehicles. Thanks for the story Mr. Frank.
Best part is its probably paid off too
It’s great learning a lot when I help my husband in the shop
Love these videos and the fact that all the tools and material are listed in description. 💯
Glad you like them Redd - have a good weekend my friend :)
Very nice Jerry. You did a great job of showing how to do it right.
Thanks 👍
Great informative in-depth video Jerry, one job that needs time and patience not for the faint hearted , thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍🏻
Thanks for the support V8man - have a good weekend and Christmas :)
@@LakesideAutobody many happy returns to you stay safe. 👍🏻
This is great. I just did a complete frame off resto to my 96 Dakota bumper to bumper, looks brand new now. Body work, which it doesn't need much at all, I won't attempt. That's definitely not my cup of tea. If I can find someone around here who does a hell of a job like you, I'll gladly pay them.
I like those old Dakotas - real tough, good looking trucks. Good luck and let me know when it's finished - would love to see some pictures. schoolvideolibrary at gmail dot com - Jerry
Great job Jerry you make it simple and easy enough for anyone to follow and do!
Thanks UPK - Have a good weekend my friend :)
@@LakesideAutobody have a good weekend Jerry!
What he does in a day would take me months! But now I know how if I ever want to take this on. Thanks Jerry!
You're welcome JW - glad you enjoyed it. Have a good end of the week :)
This is the exact video I needed, going to do the rockers on my 2000 F150 in the spring.
Thanks for all the helpful tips....we males love visual aids.
You're welcome - feel free to ask any ?s when you get started :)
@user-it2cs6hq2y how did it go for you? Also planning on doing this on my 08 f150 i just bought off someone that has some rusty rockers.
Always love to see what you are working on!
Glad to hear it Daniel - Happy Holidays to you and your family - Jerry
Pretty nice, I did both sides on my 2003 f150 supercrew and almost the same process but I used my dremel for the seem cuts, it makes a pencil tip cut and very thin to fill. But when I fitted the new to the old one I used magnetic tape, 3 pieces. 1 for each end and 1 in the middle. It contors to the piece and no mistakes can be made. Came out perfect. I took lots of pics but I should made a video. Each side took 1 weekend. And used Eastwood products for sealing inside n out
Sounds like it turned out real nice. Those rockers didn't drain too well and rusted out quick. Have a good weekend :)
@@LakesideAutobody I used Eastwood Por-15 and coated rockers inside n out, that stuff hardens like a rock
@@bbcala9719 Thanks for that info Bb :)
Excellent video again! Just brilliant! I love the way you're videos are to the point easy to understand, see what you're doing well explained not overly drawn out but have all the details you need at the same time! Spot on!
Cheers from London England 👍😎🏴
Thanks so much A BC. That means a lot to me actually. Cheers to you from Lake St Helen, Michigan :)
Nice repair Jerry! 👍
I never have an easy time getting dark metallics like that to blend in well.
Have a good weekend and a Merry Christmas. 🎄
Hope you have a good Christmas too Jim - thanks for the support as always :)
Awesome job and two thumbs up on the used motor oil rustproofing. 👍👍
Thanks RJB - Happy Holidays to you and your family :)
Looks great! Now you just need too do the rest of the rusty old Ford. Really enjoy your videos! Thumbs up! 👍
Thanks 👍 my 357 - glad you like them - have a good weekend :)
Amazed you got that off without removing the bed
I just got a 2004 Excursion from Minnesota delivered today. Bought it sight unseen. Well, the pics didnt show the rocker panels rusted up pretty bad, just like the ones in your video. I was pretty upset when I first saw it. I've been watching videos all day and at 3AM, I come across yours. Well Sir, you make it look easy. I dont have a shop, but im pretty handy with the tools i have and after watching your video, im pretty sure I can give it a go. So thank you very much for the video. I will save it to come back to when Im ready. Much appreciated! liked and subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing. I have a lot of rust repair videos - ruclips.net/p/PLOP9eoG14-I-qu68_805bZaOnmkdlv6Ys Feel free to ask ?s if you have 'em. Jerry
@@LakesideAutobody thank you, I'll check them all out.
That's real talent. I was fascinated watching this guy take care of what is the scourge of every vehicle owner in New England. I wish I knew someone like this locally.
Thanks Bruce. The car companies sure are glad there is snow 😊
Excellent work, terrific communication skills, wonderful video footage. That's a nice color truck by the way.
I'm working on it for a friend. It only has 62,000 miles on it :)
Hey Love these tutorial videos. You are a master craftsman.
Thanks Joseph - glad you like them :)
👍🏻Nice Job!!! You have to love replacement panels. Most of the stuff I do there is no replacement panel and everything has to be fabricated.
Thanks! 👍 Yes replacement panels are nice. When I worked at my first job we never got to use replacement panels. Everything was made by hand like you said - or with filler :)
Sweet job! Fine craftsmanship, as always. Thanks for showing us how it’s done.
Thanks Fireship1 - always good to hear from you my friend :)
Great job! I have trimmed ends down at a angle if old metal was solid, made easier with door on for a chevy
Thanks for the support and tips David - Happy Holidays to you and your family :)
So glad I found your channel. You are awesome
Thanks for the support Philip - glad you found it too :)
Beautiful - work of art.
Thanks Bruce - have a good weekend - Happy Easter :)
Great video it helps me learn tricks i have saved ton s doing
My own work really
Enjoy !
That's great to hear Jim - makes my day. Happy Holidays and have a good weekend :)
Great job. Thank you.
Great video I really love using those Blair spot weld cutters pretty much have me spoiled lol.
Yes - that kit is much better than the cheaper Blair cutters with the little teeth. Those little guys are fragile :)
Great video! I am the proud original owner of my 99 F150 that hasn't a scratch on it but has the dreaded rocker panel rot. I'm planning to do outer and inner rockers and the front lower patch panels on the bed for a rust free truck once again. Next year it qualifies for historic plates and it will be the nicest 99 on the northern Michigan roads!
If I see one that's perfect up here (northern MI) - it just might be you :) What color?
@@LakesideAutobody It's that sky blue Teal that was on the 99-2000 trucks. Looks sharp even when dirty which it never is...
Great video! Even though there are thousands of us out here who simply want you to perform this transformation on our trucks.
Thanks Doc K - Happy 🎄🎅🎉's
I have no plans on doing a rocker panel replacement anytime soon but I found this video very interesting.
That's good to hear my friend - have a good weekend :)
I'm impressed with the panel fit, too.
It worked out well - thanks for checking it out :)
Nice job!
Dude...Thank you. I'm not a body fender guy but this video gives me the confidence that I can get this done. Subscribed. Now how about the bed panels?
Thanks my friend. Here's the playlist for that truck - there's some good videos on hand made bed panels. I will be doing preformed bed panels on this truck soon too. It needs a couple more spots fixed :) ruclips.net/p/PLOP9eoG14-I_5orQdo3G4zEQPXmCkaK4K
you are the master as always great job
Thanks David - Happy Holidays my friend :)
Hi Jerry, great video, thank you for showing that. Still waiting for the por15 :) vid . Merry Christmas to you and the family
Yes - thank you for reminding me - been so crazy busy lately. That's a good thing I guess - keeps you out of trouble. Merry Christmas to you and your family too GM. Always good to hear from you. I do have the POR15 ready to go. I'll use it on the inner rocker panel on the other side of this truck and make a video - Jerry
Great video , thanks for sharing. I have some rusted out rocker panels on 2014 Ram . I took it to a body shop to get an estimate to have it repaired . The owner told me it wasn’t worth it fixing or replacing the rocker panels . And it was too much labor . They would have to take the box off the truck to replace the panels .
Yeah - most shops avoid rust repairs. You're welcome btw. Have a great week :)
Very good job. thank;s Lots to learn.your a good teacher.
You are welcome - thanks for the support :)
Always injoy waching your videos I have been watching your channal for some time now you give good information and keep it simple glad I was recommended your channal by farraway thank you jerry for giving me that confident stay safe
Hey Husky it's been real nice knowing you for that time too - a real pleasure reading your comments. That's very cool of Farraway to recommend the channel too - I'll have to thank them. Happy New Year my friend :)
Nice job Jerry..it look great
Thanks Gary - have a good week :)
Super informative
Nice, another sweet job.
Thanks Douglas :)
Great video as always
Thanks - enjoy the week my friend :)
Great VIDJA’s ❤️🏴☠️🎥💯%👍🏻
Nice job
Hi Jerry! I took note of that Mill Supply company where you got the replacement rocker. The local place where I used to order panels did a "restructuring" thing (pre-covid) and their prices have skyrocketed.
Noticed you're using some Bench Mark Abrasives. I've been trying them too. Used a 40 grit flap disc to sharpen 3 beat up mower blades yesterday. I will easily get the other 3 done today with the same disc. Seems to be good stuff! I may try some of their resin fiber discs next
I love their stuff - good quality, fast shipping , reasonable price. Merry Christmas my friend and thanks for always watching and supporting - really appreciate it :)
Looks great
Thanks Plumbucket :)
Beautiful job well done
Thanks Ed - Merry Christmas 🎄
Wow nice work!
Thanks Curtis - have a good weekend :)
Oh…by the way. I like your new company logos. They look like old patches we used to sew 🧵 on our Jean jackets 🧥 and such. Very cool look. 👍👍
Thanks a lot - I'm glad to hear it - trying to get some hats and t's soon :)
I’ve done some of these,Dril 3/8 holes on tha lip,clamp it,then weld holes up !
Nice job Jerry.
Thanks Leigh - happy Holidays to you and your family :)
I saw you semi butt weld like Eastwood’s crimper players and it seams to me a good alternative to a true but weld. I would like to see a video on how to stabilize the rust between panels and how to blend seam sealer in roof gutters? Thanks for the video.
Excellent work Jerry that was a crusty one!
I like that air hammer chisel you were using, there is a Mac Tools guy just a few block from me...I think I'll pay him a visit! 🙂
Yep - if you buy it from Matco, Mac or Snap-on it'll last forever :)
You the man
Keep up the cracking videos these skills need passed on as more people need too be saving old cars as new electric ones are garbage! Miss my days restoring old classic minis!
Thanks for the comment - like that word "cracking". You're right about the electric cars - seems far fetched to me - like the driverless cars. An engineer for Delphi told me in 2012 that we were going to be driverless by 2018 😄😄😄
Gotta do this on my 07 f150. Canadian winter are tough on vehicles. Finding panels to cut in are tough and $$. Wish u were my neighbor. Ha. Thanks jerry
You're welcome Darren. The salt on these winter roads really kills a nice truck for sure.
Almost like you 'd done that once er twice !!
Nice Work sir !
Thanks my friend :)
Very informative and well done. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts: why did you choose 3M undercoating versus epoxy primer before installing the new panel? Thank you.
That step is completely up to the individual. You can even leave it bare - see this video as to why it really doesn't matter - ruclips.net/video/8XaZBy7GC7A/видео.html The key to a panel never rusting again is good drainage and a greasy film along the pinch weld at the bottom :)
Thank you man
You're welcome :)
The 2005 Ram has the rocker panels hidden under the closed doors which is awesome. What's not awesome was stamped manufacturing holes in the steel on the inside rockers which they covered with tape! the tape let loose over the years allowing water, ice and salt to rot it. Since the outside rockers look good my temporary fix was lots of scraping/removal/sanding and rust-oleum rust reformer and taped the backside with gorilla tape.....left the drip holes open. It actually looks pretty darn good for a temporary fix. I may buy the inside rocker kit and that's why I'm here. Still haven't installed my wheel wells...After Christmas ;)
Interesting - thanks for your input WKW - letting it drain and dry out is the key for sure. Have a good Christmas my friend :)
Lap weld. Love it
Weld, lightly grind. Love it.
Tap down and fill. Love it.
Thanks PSG - you really are catching up on your YT watching - I gotta get over to your channel - been watching too much football :)
@@LakesideAutobody Yes. I am !
What is the benefit of using a lap weld here and not a butt weld? Would that not mess with the body lines?
@@victorrodrigues1101 You can do either - it is up to you. What ever is more efficient and the best quality for the situation. This video may help with that decision - ruclips.net/video/JIIonJOVro4/видео.html
Great video. Most vehicles today, the drivetrain lasts longer than the body.
That's very true - 200K is the new norm really but not for the body.
Very good video sir.
Thanks SS - have a good week :)
Hot damn awesome work!
Thanks :)
SUBSCRIBED!
The more I'm recollecting the damage on my 1999 Toyota Solara: rust is on What's called the "Hinge Pillar". The hinge pillars are approximately the first sixth of the rocker panel length. It is also a discontinued part.
Is there some flat stock that could build up that part on the car where the jack stand would go: right where the checkstand pinchweld is it's just collapsed inward and upward.
Do you play the guitar music at the beginning of the videos?
Anyway, between you and FItzee I've been brave enough to do the rocker panels, 2 door bottoms, and cab corners on my 2005 Silverado.
You have a great channel here and I really like watching all the tips, tricks, and procedures you cover. Thanks a lot for all the help and Merry Christmas.
thank you
You're welcome :)
Awesome camera work on the spot weld close ups! Im sure that is very time consuming getting them shots? Great work making it all look easy 👍
Thanks for the nice comment Jason :)
Excellent work. Makes me want a garage and compressor to do my truck right and get it done
Time to start panning for it :) Glad you like the work my friend - have a good weekend and Christmas :)
good Job Jerry
Hey Gary! Great to hear from you. Must be messing around on that new computer. Got 15 Nattys in the fridge just calling your name :)
@@LakesideAutobody I got 8 16ozers just waiting for You Big boy! LOL
@@garyodette9586 🔥👍
Thanks for providing this video. I am learning how to tackle my project with a car. I am thinking about taking out my rocker panels. I wonder if it's possible to use hack saw? Even if it takes longer. I am a little nervous about using circular saw. One time I had a piece of jig saw fly over by my head when I installed my cabinets. I like to do things safely.
You can use a hack saw - yes. You can even use a sawzall - think that's how you spell it :) What ever you have that will cut metal - just be safe like you said. Safety glasses and gloves - sorry about the late reply - Jerry
@@LakesideAutobody Thanks alot for the reply. I watch alot of ur videos. Learned alot.
@@farasmaroge1465 You're welcome - ask as many ?s as you need - thanks for watching :)
Awesome! I like the use of the sand blaster on the welds! I notice sometimes you lap weld and sometimes you will butt weld. Is there times where one is preferred of another?
I just found that you have a video on that! You have great stuff!
In the body shops I've worked at most guys would butt weld on areas that can't be tapped down and filled i.e. door edges, rigid rocker panels, a,b,c pillars, etc. In the wide open areas that can be tapped down and filled we lapped 😊
@@LakesideAutobody thank you that helps. Keep up the great videos!
@@weloveups831 I appreciate the support WLU :)
How do you keep the lap welds from rusting on the inside of the rocker panels. If you treat it with oil, how many times a year do you need to treat it? Thanks
Thanks for all the info. Great work on the videos. What kind of seam sealer do u recommend for rocker panels?
I've been using this: www.stockwiseauto.com/acdelco-gm-original-equipment-10-2013-body-joint-and-seam-filler-compound-11-oz?gclid= Dries fast, paintable, cheap, cleans up easy, works well, available all the time - :)
Hi jerry I just started repairing the rust on the bedsides of my 1996 dodge diesel. I am wondering what you use for stripping paint down to bare metal? I used a 80 grit flap disc on the grinder and it made my metal wavy. Im hoping I can use some high build primer to cover that up. Thanks.
This video give you a few options - ruclips.net/video/OYo3ur2o7Lg/видео.html
I think the high build primer will help with that :)
@@LakesideAutobody Thanks! Happy Holidays!
Where do you get most of your replacement parts like rockers and cab corners. I plan on replacing mine on 2095 Dodge 2500. Thank you
Millsupply or Raybuck online.
I always enjoy watching your videos my son's supercab rocker is starting to go mostly where the doors latch any ideas on reinforcing that area
I'd have to see it but I'm thinking you could cut that part out, save the part that the threads are on, weld that to new sheet metal and weld that home made part in. Hope that made sense - have a good weekend Tim :)
Thank you for some advice
hello again....what are you spraying on the welds? Is it primer? if so what canned store bought product can I use?
You can use regular primer - even primer in a spray bomb can. If worried about rusting out again see this video - ruclips.net/video/8XaZBy7GC7A/видео.html The best way to prevent future rust is to make sure the panel can drain and stay dry inside and that the pinch weld at the bottom is saturated with some type of rust inhibitor "after" the painting has been completed.
Hi there. Thanks for the video. What's your opinion on fully welding the seam vs leaving it spot welded like you did? Any difference in longevity? It would seem that moisture would be able to get into the areas that are not welded from behind?
My boss used to make us put the welds right next to each other so there's no gap. Obviously you'd cheat here and there, fill it and be done but there weren't any comebacks. I really think the filler - especially if you use fiberglass reinforced for your first coat and knock the seam down - seals the seam. Also if it's going to rust again, it's going to start at the bottom of the panel where the water and debris gather. It drains and stays dry up high. Honestly, I've never noticed a difference one way or the other. Here's a follow up video on these methods that may interest you - it's still fine today too - ruclips.net/video/gIS1Tbv7Kvw/видео.html
@@LakesideAutobody Great. Thanks for the reply, Jerry.
Just got through removing my drivers side rocker on the jeep. Lots of spot welds to drill… and about half we’re gone since the bottom of the inner and outer panels have already gone to be with the Lord. It’s tedious and time consuming. The little spot weld cutters from harbor freight go fairly quickly. I used 4 on the side. I’m thinking I’ll be back in there soon to do the inner panel and floor pans. It’s kind of therapeutic!
It is very therapeutic. I don't mind drilling out welds. It's nice when the panel finally falls off 👍
You certainly know what you're doing you made it look so easy.
I did four rocker panels on both my cars and it certainly wasn't this easy course I'm not a professional body man.
I think this is a great video and thanks. Since I don’t know a thing about this (not ever doing it) I would have liked to see how you did the underbody fill in or is it just something you figure out as you’re going?
Again Thanks,
Steve
What do you mean by underbody fill in? The body filler? The inner rocker panel? Let me know and I'll try to help - Jerry
It would be the inner rocker panel.
And the underbody fill in also.
Thanks
@@Steve-cs3tt Got it. Check this video out as the inner rocker panel was repaired in a very similar way - ruclips.net/video/92mr0C62tq0/видео.html Happy New Year Steve - nice talking to you :)
@@LakesideAutobody Thanks, now I’ve got it. Happy New Year to You All.
Where on mill supply did you get the full piece? I have a 2002 f350 extended cab 8 foot bed.
Try Mill Supply or Raybuck.com
Bypassed all the interesting bits!
My 2000 F-150 Supercab has the same issue. Rocker panels on both sides rusted away. Can you give us a rough idea on what a garage might charge for doing this job for both sides?
A low estimate might be around 500 a side. The rocker panel itself is 150, paint right around 100, plus labor - average = 80/hr. You can see the cost rise pretty quickly because of the time for labor.
Have to do it on my 2012 I was hoping you would have glued it and maybe welded the corners any thoughts on that?
You can glue it if you prefer. I'm doing the other side right now but with impact resistant panel adhesive - basically gluing the rocker in place. If I didn't help you out ask again - where exactly would you want to glue or weld that wasn't shown in the vid? Jerry
@@LakesideAutobody I was looking to glue where it is around the interior, and weld everything else or glue it all? Can you tell me what glue you are using thanks
@@davidmiller2823 I use SEM impact resistant structural adhesive - SEM 39757 - Happy Holidays David
Could you have installed the rocker with 3m 8115/6 adhesive? Thanks.
Here's the same rocker done with glue - ruclips.net/video/W9czvb2rFqY/видео.html I sure you could use 3M panel adhesive too - even JB Weld - ruclips.net/video/wRl1QfkrBeY/видео.html - this repair is still good today :)
How doyou go about gwtting the oil in there? I always wondered about rust inside.
Either the rubber plugs on the back side, up through the drain holes or simply drill 1/8" holes every foot or so :)
Thank you for the videos. I have a 2003 Honda Element that just failed the safety inspection due to rusted out rockers, etc. I have had the car for 20+ years and hate to give up on it. The dealer prices are too high for the parts and/or repair. Can you recommend any aftermarket places to get decent panels at a good price? I see some for American cars, but not much for the Element.
Thank you
To tell you the truth... when I worked for various body shops, they never ordered rust repair panels for any car that was rusted. You were to find an old panel out back and cut some sheet metal out of it and make your own panel. If you can't find premade, you can get creative and make your own out of 22 or 20 gauge sheet. Like this - ruclips.net/video/Jk29avqnVXI/видео.html You can purchase sheet metal at places like or other local metal supply places - www.alro.com/
I had been wondering about cutting out the rust and getting some 14 gauge square/rectangular tubing and welding it to whatever good metal might still be there for structural stability - It is pretty bad. Then maybe using 20 gauge to reshape the outside. Thank you.
Sounds like it would work. The key to longevity of the repair is drainage. The rocker panel rusted because moisture and debris got trapped in there and stayed wet all the time. Pipes or tubing would fix that for sure. @@aodissue2104
Is it not necessary to fully weld a panel in, meaning; is the spot weld sufficient to hold it?
I have a 2010, needing rockers and cab corners. Considering doing it myself.
Ranger Sprocket
The spot weld is absolutely sufficient. You can pull frames using 6 or 7 spot welds + piece of sheet metal :)
@@LakesideAutobody thank you for your response. I’ve watched your work for a long time.
Hey man, I’ve got a 2008 ford e350 that has really bad rust. Rockers all the way around, wheel wells, floor board, bed and some minor frame rust. Where do you get your rocker pieces? I’ve been to a few websites to find my pieces but they don’t look like mine. It says that’s the year/make/model it the body lines are different. Realyyy don’t want to cut all those pieces out at a junk yard if I don’t have to. Got any tips on where to find body/frame pieces like you have there?
millsupply.com or raybuck.com Here's an example of what you may need - raybuck.com/product/1992-12-ford-van-side-cargo-doors-rocker-panel-passenger-side/
Awesome, I didn’t know about mill supply. They’ve got pretty much everything I need. Thanks man, subscribed
@@michaelbacile8439 You're welcome - let me know how your project goes. I love hearing about stuff like that :)
Hey buddy. In regards to knocking down the welds, how do you know when you have knocked the area down enough prior to filling it?
Glad you asked because I was thinking of doing another vid on it - here's one that explains that from a while ago - ruclips.net/video/ZgAA4PD8EUs/видео.html
@@LakesideAutobody hey man just wanted to say that it’s awesomely that you take the time to reply to your viewers comments. 🙏 🙏 Appreciated more than you know.
@@gimmefuel7268 You're welcome my friend - thanks for watching and the support :)
Your not concerned with the weld not going all the way across?
Is that not really needed?
I always worry about any little pin holes!
Thanks for all your videos I learn a lot from you!
Not concerned at all. From my experience, the only place this rocker panel will begin to rust again is at the very bottom where water and moisture will gather. If you allow the rocker to drain well and squirt some old motor oil inside after you paint to coat that lower pinch weld, you'll be fine. Don't worry about putting the welds right on top of each other - if the patch is going to rust again it will start at the bottom not a seam up higher unless the panel can't drain and fills with wet debris, leaves, dirt, etc. Hope that helps a bit - Jerry
@@LakesideAutobody thanks a lot I really appreciate your videos and your insight!!!
@@andylong5432 You're welcome Andy :)
I was going to ask the same question, good point about it rotting bottom up. How about strength though? Any real difference between spots and continues weld?
@@Squintanditsmint The spot welds will be plenty strong. I don't think there would be any reason to try a continuous weld anywhere on the panel. Hope I answered your ? - if not ask again - Jerry
Did you spray undercoating on the inside of the new rocker panel after welding the striker plate , or just the cab side ? looks good otherwise.
You won't need undercoating there but you can hit it with some if you like. The only place this rocker will start to rust again is where water sits and that's at the bottom. If you squirt some penetrant or oil inside the rocker to coat that pinch weld you'll be A-OK. If the rocker drains well and that pinch weld is greasy it'll last forever :)
@@LakesideAutobody Thank you very much.
Incredible welding skills - what is your setup?
Miller Millermatic 90, 110v, .023 wire, 75/25 argon/co2 . The welder is from the early 90's but I think they still make something similar or even better. I do have a Yeswelder MIG too and that works well also if you want something cheaper :)