AL Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Me being OCD about stupis stuff is making me really wanna get my rocker fixed... I went to a GM body shop to get a quote... They wanted 4k to replace my rocker... Yes, 4000 dollars to replace my rocker... There is some rust up near the fender... I dont think its rusted through but I could be wrong... However, I believe a frame pull could straighten it out... You tell me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Cut out, weld in new. sand welts to make flat. tape off car. Scuff the new rocker, take cleaner to it. Paint it, clear it. wet sand it and buff it. Looks better then new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I do not have the time to work on it... I work 60+ hours a week with a very small 1 car garage that the GP doesnt fit in... Im looking more at what is a cheaper way to fix it at a body shop (or if someone here wants to take it under there wing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 thats the only Right way to fix it that i would know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 That doesnt sound like 4 grand worth of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbex Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 They don't call them stealerships for nothing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 rocker panel $145.00 body work per hour 110.00 Paint, probably need 60.00 Â cutting, welding, sanding, scuffing, cleaning, tapeing off the car, painting, wet sanding, buffing = 12-15 hours. Â so id say 1800 dollars is a fair guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Don't go to GM, go to an actual body shop. Â My parents replaced both rockers (they were rusty) on there 02 GP, to a tune of about $2g. This was at the more expensive shop back where they live. Â Â Clay center body shop, Clay Center, Ohio. His prices are VERY good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I think my buddy just had both the rusted out rockers on his 00' GT replaced for under $500 parts included. it looks like you might have a bit more work considering how far in the damage goes to the sil plates and b pillar. I'd shop around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Ill head over there tomorrow AM slick  Nunzi, find out more details please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'll be seeing him this weekend I'll get the guys contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakdown Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 rocker panel $145.00body work per hour 110.00 Paint, probably need 60.00 Â cutting, welding, sanding, scuffing, cleaning, tapeing off the car, painting, wet sanding, buffing = 12-15 hours. Â so id say 1800 dollars is a fair guess. Â Damn!!! Â W-body rates are so much better: Â Nunzi-panel $0.00 body work per hour $1.10 (paid in beer & all dressed chips) POR-15, Rust Remover, seam sealer, welding stuffs, gas tank straps $130.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilpatch197 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) use a HAMMER peen it down below the "level surface." Go to Wal-Mart buy a can of spray paint and a can of BONDO brand body filler, some various grits of sand paper 80-180-600 and a sand block... and some skill. You definitely can make it look better, on the cheap. Since you only see it when opening the door anyhow. Â when applying bondo you really need to get to the bare metal. Â this can be done for under a hundred, perhaps under 50 bucks. Edited August 24, 2011 by Oilpatch197 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbex Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 use a HAMMER peen it down below the "level surface." Go to Wal-Mart buy a can of spray paint and a can of BONDO brand body filler, some various grits of sand paper 80-180-600 and a sand block... and some skill. You definitely can make it look better, on the cheap. Since you only see it when opening the door anyhow. Â His problem is, is he doesn't have the time to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 His problem is, is he doesn't have the motivation to work on it himself  fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I work 10-12 hour days, 7 days a week (2 jobs)... I would love to find time to do this, I have even considered tying a ratchet strap to the truck and pulling it out... I may take the rocker cover off and have a closer look... If I was able to work on cars in the parking lot I would work on it after work at night... But I cant, the garage doesnt have enough room for me to work on the side of the car either  You see it all the time, not just when opening the door... The whole rocker is dented in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark 97 Cutlass Coupe Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 4 grand sounds high, I agree with the others. Get yourself another estimate, or several estimates and ask lots of questions. I am a retired auto body appraiser, and I also do some body work. The right shop might be able to fix the existing rocker panel for you, if you ask. Cutting a rocker out of a car is alot of work, which means lots of labor hours. Once you get an estimate from a shop you like, read the estimate to see if there are any procedures you could do yourself to save some money. They might want to take out the seats, roll back the carpet, etc, to make the needed repairs. Those are things you can do yourself to save some money. I know you said that your time is tight, but when you read an estimate line by line you can see how quickly the labor adds up. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I got a quote for 500 if I supply the part from the body shop slick recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 that is a really good price, and you can buy aftermarket rocker panels for your car on the cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Do you know where? If I decide to fix it Ill need the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-98-99-00-01-02-Grand-Prix-4-Door-Rocker-Panels-PAIR-/120768301622?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1997|Model%3AGrand+Prix&hash=item1c1e5a0a36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Wow, those are dirt cheap, I may be ordering those in a couple days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbex Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Shit, that sounds like a bargain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 That's what I'm thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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