Rocker panel repair

[RonfromIN]

Left rear rocker panel dent repair not done well. No rust per previous owner but if so appears to have been a cave and pave. Or maybe a patch and pave. The surface not prepped well prior to painting the car. Repair did not extend to the door. About halfway between door and fender well. Which replacement panel do I need and who provides best panels? 

[VWJake]

Oem. I’ve ordered all of mine from Wallothnesch

 

https://www.wallothnesch.com/

[RonfromIN]

Do they have a catalog in English? Didn’t see a way to convert the website. 

['76mintgrün'02]

Typically the translate icon is on the right hand side of the address bar.

At least that is true with Google Chrome.

Click that and it will ask whether you want to translate the page.

 

Another source is Restoration Design out of Canada.

I hear they resell WN parts.

[evil02]

6 minutes ago, RonfromIN said:

Do they have a catalog in English? Didn’t see a way to convert the website. 

 

On the top right corner of the home page, there are two flags. Click on the English flag.

Edited March 28, 2019 by evil02

[RonfromIN]

Thanks guys. 

[RonfromIN]

In picture 41/3 there is an inner and outer full length panel and a third panel that extends from rear well to about half or less the length of the car. Looks like the shorter panel is what need. 

[VWJake]

Be prepared to replace at least part or all of all 3 parts. Generally if the outer rocker is rotten at the front the inner rocker will be too; likely also creeping into the floor pan/foot wells. If the outer rear rocker (a continuation of the quarter panel ) is rotten you can bet the “outer rocker” is rotten behind there. This is especially true on sunroof cars. The inner may (most likely) will have issues along the entire length at the bottom. Peel back the carpets and have a good poke around with a big screwdriver. Don’t be bashful. Extra time now will save money and time later. 

 

Im in IL less than 2hrs w of Indy. If it’s more than you want to tackle, or just want a “BMW guy” to do the work message me. I’d be happy to help resurrect another one. 

[RonfromIN]

Thanks for the advise. Previous owner was very honest in condition of the car prior to painting. Pointed out a 4 inch patch in front fender and said that was the only rust. Guess I’ll learn what created need for repair when I peak back the paint. If I see rust I agree I should consider the full inner and outer. 

 

Thanks fpr for the offer on doing the repair. 

[HarryPR]

My ‘74 had some W&N rocker panels installed this week. The car had tons of hidden rust. Four new floor pans have been welded in too.









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[Simeon]

If it really is only dented then take somewhere that can pull it out.

 

Welding on spikes or washers followed by a hydraulic pull would get most of it out. A lot easier than getting into panel replacement. 

[RonfromIN]

Makes sense to try that first. Thanks.