newby - have my 1st bronco - Q on rocker panels

[montana68]

I had my bronco in a local shop for some maintenance and fluid flushes, and the next door body shop guy came over and did an estimate (I didn't ask for one, but he wants the business, I guess) to remove and replace the rusty rocker panels. It came to just under $1200. I am wondering if anyone here can tell me if that is outrageous or not.

I'll probably have a bunch of other questions, but this is my first post. I tried to search the forum for information on the cost to R and R rocker panels but couldn't locate anything, so I'm sorry if this was answered somewhere else in the forum.

 

[RustyShackelfor]

rocker panels only, there's not much to them

 

[Viperwolf1]

That sounds about double price if it's just the outer rockers and it includes paint. The outers are easy to replace. Most of the time would be cutting the old spot welds.

 

[Madgyver]

Do It Yourself... For way less cost. Search this site for links on ideas on what to do.

here's one
http://classicbroncos.com/tech/cutting-off-rockers

Welcome to the site...

 

[montana68]

Thank you for the replies so far, everyone. I wish I had the knowledge, skill and a garage to do any work myself, but I admit I don't. I'm just a gal with a big crush on my money pit, er, I mean my bronco, and hopefully, over time, will get enough funds saved up to do what needs to be done to make it a fun Sunday driver. I'll post pics and properly introduce her once I figure out the posting pics thing... Thanks again.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Pic posting help: http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27815

You need to find a single guy who knows Broncos and has skills. I know one in Colorado.

 

[johnnybgood74]

hell, bring over a case of beer and some steaks! lets get it done! there aint nothing to them buddy

 

[thegreatjustino]

Steve at Big Sky Broncos would be the place to go for any Bronco work in MT.

Steve is also a member of this board.

http://www.bigskybroncos.com/

 

[Madgyver]

Thank you for the replies so far, everyone. I wish I had the knowledge, skill and a garage to do any work myself, but I admit I don't. I'm just a gal with a big crush on my money pit, er, I mean my bronco, and hopefully, over time, will get enough funds saved up to do what needs to be done to make it a fun Sunday driver. I'll post pics and properly introduce her once I figure out the posting pics thing... Thanks again.

No boyfriend? ;D

For posting pics you can be a contributor here or just link the pics from photobucket or other picture sites.

Like I said before.. Welcome to the site.

 

[montana68]

Thanks thegreatjustino - have contacted Steve and he seems like a great guy to deal with, so will more than likely have the bronco over to him sooner than later.
madgyver - LOL - no boyfriend, but have a husband! I guess I should start calling it "our" bronco...

 

[sprdv1]

Thank you for the replies so far, everyone. I wish I had the knowledge, skill and a garage to do any work myself, but I admit I don't. I'm just a gal with a big crush on my money pit, er, I mean my bronco, and hopefully, over time, will get enough funds saved up to do what needs to be done to make it a fun Sunday driver. I'll post pics and properly introduce her once I figure out the posting pics thing... Thanks again.

Totally understandable...

Thanks thegreatjustino - have contacted Steve and he seems like a great guy to deal with, so will more than likely have the bronco over to him sooner than later.
madgyver - LOL - no boyfriend, but have a husband! I guess I should start calling it "our" bronco...

LOL, yep probably

 

[73EB]

Welcome to CB.

 

[777mechanic]

i have 7 hours in removing old and replacing with new nos stock rocker and i also repaired a small hole in behind rocker panel , total cost no labor was 130.00 for materials and rocker. hell drop her off in colorado after july and i'll do them .

 

[montana68]

777- thanks for the offer, I don't think I can get to Colorado any time soon, though