Need some schooling in rocker panel replacement
 

All, I'm looking at a '71 Blazer K5, 350, 4 speed, with factory a/c, and all original. I read the info regarding problem rust areas, so looked for rot in other areas carefully. Other than the rocker panels and the seam near the kick panel I couldn't find any. The floor, bed, body mounts, door hinges, frame, windshield, tailgate, etc are very clean - it's always been in the dry southwest.

It needs some TLC such as a/c doesn't work, blower and speedo don't work, etc., but it seems to run well and track straight, and it's what I've been looking for except for the rocker panel rot. I'm a decent mechanic, but have no experience in sheet metal replacement, so some schooling on all about rocker panels would be helpful in determining if I really want this one.

Thanks!

Re: Need some schooling in rocker panel replacement
 

If thats all thats wrong just get it and fix it or take it to someone to get done for you. Sounds like a great buy if the price is right. The projects board has dozens of threads where people have replaced rockers, the auto body section of the board has lots of info, there are probably videos on youtube. A body shop can do it easily and correctly and it would not be a huge bill.