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Old 03-27-2015, 12:13 PM
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So just got my estimate to replace both rocker panels and cab corners, cut out the old and weld in the new and paint for $1150....not bad at all and gonna pull the trigger so I can get it fixed. While it's there get a little detailing and next week start doing spraying the frame
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Originally Posted by Adams21
So just got my estimate to replace both rocker panels and cab corners, cut out the old and weld in the new and paint for $1150....not bad at all and gonna pull the trigger so I can get it fixed. While it's there get a little detailing and next week start doing spraying the frame
It's $288 for black rocker panels on ebay
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I'm getting them for $63 thru a company called keystone...that is an awesome price thru a good company...I went to school with the owner
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Originally Posted by Adams21
I'm getting them for $63 thru a company called keystone...that is an awesome price thru a good company...I went to school with the owner
Oh damn. Get me some too lol
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Originally Posted by Ariat
It's $288 for black rocker panels on ebay
And getting them painted would be at least $200-300!!! Good paint and clear coat is expensive...just to sandblast and repaint my tailgate is $400
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Originally Posted by Adams21

And getting them painted would be at least $200-300!!! Good paint and clear coat is expensive...just to sandblast and repaint my tailgate is $400
I would leave them black cause why not lol
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Originally Posted by Ariat
It's $288 for black rocker panels on ebay
Those are just E-coated, not paint, but paint ready. They aren't supposed to be left like that. Plus you also have to grind the coat off in places to spot weld them in place.
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew
Those are just E-coated, not paint, but paint ready. They aren't supposed to be left like that. Plus you also have to grind the coat off in places to spot weld them in place.
Yeah I know a guy who said he would do that for me. Then maybe I would just rattle can them.. hmm.
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Originally Posted by Adams21
I'm getting them for $63 thru a company called keystone...that is an awesome price thru a good company...I went to school with the owner
keystone is awful. BUSCH > Natty > pee > keystone.
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Originally Posted by 02_Black_On_White
keystone is awful. BUSCH > Natty > pee > keystone.
What makes them awful?

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