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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 07:13 PM
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Well i bought my 01 excursion knowing it had rust and that panels would need replaced, the issues are mainly the Rear Rocker panels on both sides i was able to order the outer rocker panels now im trying to locate the inner rocker panel which is the panel that the running boards bolt onto. Im trying to find a replacement panel so i dont have to try and make sheet metal fit.

If anyone has a place i can purchase this panel from for both sides i would greatly appreciate it


Well i have found this

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http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Pa...odel=Excursion

Right side
http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/Pa...odel=Excursion

id like someone to just double insure me these are the parts i need if pictures are needed i can take some so everyone understands what im talking about
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Pics pics pics pics and a few pics. Also toss your location in your profile
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 10:23 AM
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Will do I'm currently at the hospital just had my son so I'll do what I can the. lol And location is. Lancaster pa
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 10:30 AM
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location is. Lancaster pa
There are a few people up there that might be able to lend a hand, not sure of their skill-set or if they have time to work on others rigs (much less their own) but if they can they'll post in here soon and you'll be on your way to a new X!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Will do I'm currently at the hospital just had my son so I'll do what I can the. lol And location is. Lancaster pa
Congrats on your son!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 10:52 AM
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Congrats on your son!
Damnit, totally forgot to add that! Congrats
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 01:44 PM
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Thanks guys! I'm going to stop by. A body shop see what they will want to replace that inner rocker. I have no problem doing it but I'm gonna be a busy man now so maybe easier to have them do it and just pay the bill The outer rocker is cake work lol
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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Will do I'm currently at the hospital just had my son so I'll do what I can the. lol And location is. Lancaster pa

Congrats all around!


I read this a bit quickly and assumed you were the Mom.


I was about to comment on your priorities!, but can totally relate to a dad hanging out at the horsepistol, cruising the interweb.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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Welcome and congratulations! I'm working on my rust bucket right now. My right rocker panel has the rust--had a 5-6 inch hole in it. Rest is ok. Unfortunately I do not know how to weld---yet. I made a heavy metal patch that was 90 degrees. I bolted it through the pinch weld area. The top area I'm building up with body filler Round 1 is in. I'll put more on sometime this week. Not ideal but all I can do in Eastern MT 100 miles from nearest red light. If this is your first child--you will be BUSY!!--scratch that--ANY child!
 
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 06:52 AM
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I have some rocker panel rust issues also. I'm curious to see what people are dealing with and how as I'm deciding if it's worth to fix.

I'll dig up some pictures when I get back from work
 
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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Haha I'm the dad I didn't know how else to put that my son was born. But im swinging home for a bit today to take care of the dog so I'll snap some pics and post them up !
 
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 10:44 AM
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Congrats. Looking for rocker panels. I bought a rust bucket from Hull, Mass that was supposed to have NO ROT. I can punch my pinky through the rocker panels and they crumble.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 03:46 PM
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Here's some photos

This is the drivers side




This is the passenger side

 
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 03:48 PM
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My main problem is that the inner rocker is what holds the running board still. And both sides are rusted so you can't really stand on them or put much weight so that's why I'm pushing to get em fixed . I'll ne by a shop tomorrow once we get home from the hospital Thanks for the replies guys!
 
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Here's my rear rockers









As you can see by the side step, the inside of the rocker was caked in dirt.

The previous owner was a get in and drive type of guy so the truck didn't get any TLC.
 
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