passenger side rocker panel

blondwookieblondwookie Posts: 168Member
in Parts & Pieces
I need to locate a passenger side rocker panel for my 48 coupe. I've been told that any coupe rocker panel will work. Apparently, i need to locate one. This is how badly mine is damaged, including the front is completely rolled inside

Thanks for any help

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  • GlowplugGlowplug Posts: 2,111Expert Adviser
    I am not an expert at body work, but I have seen rocker panels that are much worse than yours repaired.  The cost to straighten that panel may be too much? But I would ask around in your community to determine if there is a shop that can repair it.  Recently I posted pictures about a new panel guy who is repairing rusted rocker panels and he is making new parts to do that task. So, I am thinking there are others who can do the same?   
  • blondwookieblondwookie Posts: 168Member
    In Casper, there is not those kind of body men. They only bondo to hide the problem. The front of my rocker panel is rolled backwards by 2inches
  • blondwookieblondwookie Posts: 168Member
    How do I contact this fella


  • lostmindlostmind Posts: 1,298Expert Adviser
    There's a lot of guys in the rust belt states that would pay good money for that rocker.
    I'm no body man and I've fixed worse then that. You need to find the right guy.
    There are long and short wheel base rockers. You can use any from 48-53 of the right length , but you you may have to change the way the mouldings attach.
  • GlowplugGlowplug Posts: 2,111Expert Adviser
    Here you go...

    Beautiful Iron - is a metal shaping shop located in Saratoga County New York. Owner, Ian Stewart has the skill and tools to manufacture unique and unobtainable automotive sheet metal pieces. Fabrication of repair panels for automotive use is a specialty.  Ian can be reached via telephone 518-526-1766 email, 123Beautifulironfab@outlook.com 

    drop the 123 on the email... Good Luck 
  • blondwookieblondwookie Posts: 168Member
    With the exception of this piece and the rear corner pieces of damage, my car has no rust anywhere. A lot of sand all over the body from years of Wyoming sand blasting, yes. Cancer no
  • blondwookieblondwookie Posts: 168Member
    Glowplug, As always thank you for your input and help in finding good people to work with

  • ski4life65ski4life65 Posts: 1,086Expert Adviser
    I think passenger side is more difficult to find. I have a bunch of the drivers side rockers.
  • blondwookieblondwookie Posts: 168Member
    Tell me more about your car. It looks grear
  • ski4life65ski4life65 Posts: 1,086Expert Adviser
    It is a 52 Hollywood work in progress. It got stalled after I painted it and got the chrome back on. Interior is done but still sitting in my den. engine also rebuilt but sitting on a stand.......so close but so far away. LOL.
  • blondwookieblondwookie Posts: 168Member
    I finally got mine dismantled. When I have it done, it will be a cloned 50 Hornet with a 7X engine
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