Rocker Panel Removal
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Venice, CA
Rocker Panel Removal
I need to fix my Rocker Panel (a curb did not agree with it).
I took it to a body shop and they said that the rear quarter and rear bumper would need to be removed if I swapped in a new rocker. Is this true?
Thanks
I took it to a body shop and they said that the rear quarter and rear bumper would need to be removed if I swapped in a new rocker. Is this true?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Irvine CA
Re: Rocker Panel Removal (Hirohawa)
Isnt the rocker panel bonded to the car?
Talk to 2KVetteman. He damaged his rocker panel too and has a good estimate on the repairs. He's local (Irvine) so you may benefit on the bodyshop he is having his car fixed.
Talk to 2KVetteman. He damaged his rocker panel too and has a good estimate on the repairs. He's local (Irvine) so you may benefit on the bodyshop he is having his car fixed.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Hockessin Delaware
Re: Rocker Panel Removal (c5chris)
Isnt the rocker panel bonded to the car?
Talk to 2KVetteman. He damaged his rocker panel too and has a good estimate on the repairs. He's local (Irvine) so you may benefit on the bodyshop he is having his car fixed.
Talk to 2KVetteman. He damaged his rocker panel too and has a good estimate on the repairs. He's local (Irvine) so you may benefit on the bodyshop he is having his car fixed.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Portland area OR
Re: Rocker Panel Removal (Hirohawa)
The 1st estimate I got was $3,000 :eek: to replace both damaged rocker panels. The estimate included removing front & rear bumpers to do the paint blending. That shop didn't get my business!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Size Does Matter CA
Re: Rocker Panel Removal (powderski13)
Wait I got three estimates none near about what they are telling you.
First place wanted to put on a new rocker panel, paint and match for a total of $1019.49. They seemed like a great shop, Porches, Prowlers all over the place.
Autobahn Autobody (714) 641 - 1107
Second place Specialty Body Works, Inc (714) 557-0780 they actually brought out the owner and he inspected the panel. He said I can fix it without replacing it. $419.96 :yesnod:
Third place through El Monte Chevrolet (626) 456- 8100 , they want $560.00. And that is also without replacing the panel and just fixing the current one.
The second guy that quoted me $419.96 I actually believe him because he told me I can fix it because you have no pieces missing, It is just cracked and have a deep scratch.
You are getting quoted to high. They are smoking something and that usually means they never worked on a vette before or they know they can get your insurance company.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
First place wanted to put on a new rocker panel, paint and match for a total of $1019.49. They seemed like a great shop, Porches, Prowlers all over the place.
Autobahn Autobody (714) 641 - 1107
Second place Specialty Body Works, Inc (714) 557-0780 they actually brought out the owner and he inspected the panel. He said I can fix it without replacing it. $419.96 :yesnod:
Third place through El Monte Chevrolet (626) 456- 8100 , they want $560.00. And that is also without replacing the panel and just fixing the current one.
The second guy that quoted me $419.96 I actually believe him because he told me I can fix it because you have no pieces missing, It is just cracked and have a deep scratch.
You are getting quoted to high. They are smoking something and that usually means they never worked on a vette before or they know they can get your insurance company.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
