CUCV Rocker panel no welding install

[DieselBob]

That repair look really good.

 

[kipman]

Thanks for the link.

 

[earnie]

Looks good enough for me! Great pics and explaination. Thanks

I have been considering using the same materials to do a similar repair on my 2000 Silverado.

I have found that they make "slip on" panels, that are actually sized to go right on top of the old panel, and be glued on.

sounds good but i believe that you must cut out all the rot b4 continuing as it will rot from behind

 

[Lawrence of Arabia]

I did mine the same way. The less bare metal and welding, the lesser chance for rust. The panel bonder is awesome and structurally as strong as welding.

 

[dynodave1]

Thanks you 82ABNMP, great post. I will be giving this a try very soon.

 

[epitts]

They did this process on Trucks with Chevy bed sides, will be good my Toyota bed sides.

 

[trukhead]

Neato! Gaarrooy! way to fix panels!! I'm gonna try it!!

 

[82ABNMP]

Thanks

I think you could use the slip on type but as stated above I cut out all the rusted metal and used a rust paint (POR 15) over what was left THEN cut the new rockers to go over what was left of the panel.

David

 

[Buzz]

how many tubes did you use? oh and nice job looks great.

 

[overkill375]

sweet tech man thanks for the write up

 

[robert c neth]

most body shops use glue now .the one my son works at clamps the parts over night they teach the glue method in tech schools now.

 

[REDWOLF]

Looks good. Where did you get the glue from? I need to do the same fix on my truck and i already have the panels from LMC.

 

[82ABNMP]

panel bond

Go here it's the cheapest I have seen, and good service! Ask them any question and they will help. Autobody Store: Metal Bonding

I used 3 medum size tubs on each side. If I had to do over I would get the large tubes. You WILL use more than you think.

David

 

[SGT LongT]

This stuff looks great! Thanks for the info 82ABNMP Will this work for floor boards as well or am I better off welding?

 

[82ABNMP]

Panel Bond

This is good for any NON-Structural section of the body. And with these trucks having a full frame, I would not worry about using it in most anywhere on the body. But I am not a professional...

David

 

[QuickSilver]

Good info! I need to replace both my rocker panels also, and I have very limited welding skills wo this is really helpful.

 

[Buzz]

I forgot to ask how much overlap did you leave to glue the new panels to?

 

[82ABNMP]

rocker panel

I would leave about 1/2 to 3/4 inch to glue the new panel to.

David

 

[camogriz]

Thanks for the pics and thread. I think I will try that on my rusted out rockers. You did a great job.

 

[mr.travo]

I imagine that I would be good for kick panels as well right? My drivers side is pretty bad and the passenger is starting. I am having a hard time finding the panel though. I know you cut the panel to match your cut, not cutting to match the panel. With that being said, do I just use some flat stock? I need to see how it all lines up because the inner rockers are all rusted out as well as the floor pan sides.

Lastly- This is my daily driver. How long does it need to set up before I can prime and paint it? I am just wondering if I can knock this out in a weekend or 3 days. I don't want to be using the LPC's for a week LOL!