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Got on a little accident (my fault) so from what I can see I need a quarter panel which looks like it’s the easiest part to change and the rocker panel which looks more difficult. Any suggestions? Or is this more of a shop thing? Also where can I get the rocker panel?
Quarter panel is just bolt on and fairly easy. The rocker is glued on and a little more difficult, to remove and you need to be precise when gluing it back on. It all depends on if you feel you can do it or not. There is info out there on doing the rockers if you google it.
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Also, good luck finding a stock rocker panel for the car. You may get lucky, but might be a good time to think about a custom aftermarket panel for the car.
Also, good luck finding a stock rocker panel for the car. You may get lucky, but might be a good time to think about a custom aftermarket panel for the car.
Yup I see 🤦🏽♂️, any suggestions going aftermarket? Or my best option?
Not to add to your misery, but that rear wheel/tire doesn't look like it's lined up too well, with the rest of the car. Better do some inspection work in that area....
Not to add to your misery, but that rear wheel/tire doesn't look like it's lined up too well, with the rest of the car. Better do some inspection work in that area....
Sorry this happened. I agree this might be a good excuse to go wide body. If you do want OEM panels, I would check with Vettenuts or maybe ebay to see if you can get some good used ones.
Sorry this happened. I agree this might be a good excuse to go wide body. If you do want OEM panels, I would check with Vettenuts or maybe ebay to see if you can get some good used ones.
all good man thanks, and you read my mind lol already put in a order for those CF fenders lol as far as the rocker panel I think I’ll go with ecklers, you think this would be my best option?
Got on a little accident (my fault) so from what I can see I need a quarter panel which looks like it’s the easiest part to change and the rocker panel which looks more difficult. Any suggestions? Or is this more of a shop thing? Also where can I get the rocker panel?
kinda already got the rocker/quarter panel figured out….BUT looks like I’ll need rear suspension work. From what it looks like it’s just the left side rear suspension. Any suggestions towards that?
kinda already got the rocker/quarter panel figured out….BUT looks like I’ll need rear suspension work. From what it looks like it’s just the left side rear suspension. Any suggestions towards that?
I'd start by inspecting the upper and lower A-arms, first, and hopefully they're bent, and not the frame. The "half shaft" could be damaged, and also give the brake line a good "once over".
Don't spend a dime until you make sure the frame isn't bent.
That car is bad enough it should probably be turned into insurance. IMO there's a lot of damage there.
It may not be as simple as replacing panels. The supporting structure could very well be damaged as well.
I know you said you were at fault but sometimes you just have to cut your losses.
Sad but true.
Originally Posted by C5.dro
Just got under there after removing some parts and frame isn’t bent luckily
Again, not to add to your misery, and I'm sure that your eyesight is good, but when it comes to frame damage, we're talking dimensions as small as 0.030-0.050". Not necessarily readily visible to the eye.....
all good man thanks, and you read my mind lol already put in a order for those CF fenders lol as far as the rocker panel I think I’ll go with ecklers, you think this would be my best option? I had to have a rocker panel replaced and that Ecklers Corvette rocker is exactly the one that was used. My body shop installed it and aligned everything better than factory. Two seasons later and you still would never know.
I had to have a rocker panel replaced and that Ecklers Corvette rocker is exactly the one that was used. My body shop installed it and aligned everything better than factory. Two seasons later and you still would never know.
Getting the old rocker off is almost as challenging as putting it on. I went through insurance and the shop ended up replacing the door, rocker, quarter panel and quarter panel liner. with parts and labor it was shy of 9k to fix. The damage was in the same spot as yours but much less severe. The insurance company would have totaled it if it weren't for the low mileage (under 12k). That was 2 years ago. Luckily for you the market value is much much higher now. What did you run into while you were drifting????
Last edited by 2003_Coupe; 12-16-2021 at 03:12 PM.
12-14-2021, 09:51 PM
Rocker panel/quarter panel replacement?
