Rocker Panel Rust, Too Fargone? (1 Viewer)

[jayjay223]

Hello all! Looking at purchasing this high mileage 100 series as a project. Is this rust on the rocker panels too far gone? The frame looks fine, so does the engine bay which makes me think it’s okay. I know rust like this can be cancerous but It doesn’t appear to have spread to the frame. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Can I just rip off those panels? Replace them with rock rails? Thanks!

 

[Malleus]

The short answer is, yes, it can be removed/repaired.

The Collision Repair manual (BRM080U), in the Resources section, has all the information you need to restore any body part.

 

[FxFormat]

How did that happen like that? Usually they go together but that frame looks good. It’s non structural rust on the body. For a project if cheap enough I’d go for it. Weld in new sheet metal and rattle can it and call it a day

 

[excessive]

i would advise you to find a different project