CUCV Rocker panel no welding install

That repair look really good.

Thanks for the link.

doghead said:

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

sweet tech man thanks for the write up

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

rocker panel

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

David

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

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!