98 SE rusted out rocker panel

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98 SE rusted out rocker panel

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Anyone on here ever done it or is it junkyard time. Has anyone ever heard of one of these cars collapsing?
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Re: 98 SE rusted out rocker panel

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The rockers on a 92-99 aren't structural. My LeSabre had hardly anything left, and the 96 is getting there. It's mostly subframe mounts/cradles you want to be sure are solid.
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Re: 98 SE rusted out rocker panel

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The outer panel of the rocker by itself is not structural, but the metal behind it is. So take steps to start cleaning and protecting that inner metal, get mudflaps, or something. If you have mouldings that cover it you probably don't need the mudflaps.
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Re: 98 SE rusted out rocker panel

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Its rusted out right infront of the right rear tire
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Re: 98 SE rusted out rocker panel

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Yep, cut out the rust if you can, clean the inside as best you can, and seal it up so crap from the tire doesn't get in and make it worse.

Edit: This didn't fall apart driving down the road
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Re: 98 SE rusted out rocker panel

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MattStrike wrote:Yep, cut out the rust if you can, clean the inside as best you can, and seal it up so crap from the tire doesn't get in and make it worse.

Edit: This didn't fall apart driving down the road
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 34189.html
I think im gonna have to get the same section cut out in mine.
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B II-2000 Bonneville SSEi (black) 7/3/09 ZZpcm 1.0, Thrasher Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow hi-flow cat, 180 thermostat, Autolite 104's, solid hockey puck front mount, Intense 3.4 MPS. (OCT 2010 COTM Nominee)
B III-1987 Bonneville LE (burgundy) 7/22/10 -- Gone to Heaven
B IV-1991 Bonneville LE (black) 12/6/12 Parts Car -- Gone!
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