There has been much discussion about rocker panel rust and the lack of support for Ford to take care of customers. So in my case if I want the rust fixed, I'll need to take the truck to a body shop. The problem I've run into is that apparently there is no source for replacement rockers for the Scab truck. I guess they are made for the Screw models, but the only Scab option seems to be a full side panel available from Ford. I think that is priced in the $800 range. Is anyone aware of a company that makes the rocker only? The only other option would be a custom made panel from a fabricator, and most body shops don't do that sort of thing.

 

may sound redneck but u think of just getting some sheet metal form it primer it and either wield,rivet, hell duct tape.....(kidding bout the last one) then can paint it isnt that hard help my mothers BF do his passenger side

 

This isn't going to be real helpful but I wouldn't even consider chasing the rust till the cause is identified and fixed. Were you having an issue with a leaking rear brake light or the sat antenna?

It seems that most body shops these days don't want to play with rust issues. It always comes back.

 

I think the huge holes on the inner rockers have a everything to do with the rust. Some of them have a piece of tape over them, but some do not. I tried to plug the holes with the size plug that others had mentioned, but they weren't right. The next size up was too big, so it must be metric. I ended up just taping over them as was done by Ford, but damage was already done. After I get it fixed, I'll drill holes along the top and spray oil or Fluid Film down them.

 

Making my own sheet metal would be a great idea, if only I had a metal brake and/or English wheel. Of course then I would have to be eperienced at using them. Also, I'm not good at blending in paint. I want it to be as good as new when done.