Rocker panel damage: WWYD?

Ok guys so I bought this truck from a family friend with some body damage. There was a small side impact that damaged mostly the door, the fender, the rocker, and the rear quarter. The fender and door I can replace. The rear quarter I can get at from behind and push most of the dents out. This rocker panel though needs some love. I was thinking of just cutting the rocker panel straight on the sides and just placing a metal box over it. I don't need it to look OEM but I do want it to at least look industrial. Any ideas? 2" steel angle? bend some flashing and rivet it on?

 

there's dozens of vids on this....

(44) Rusty Rocker Panel R&R - Removal and Replacement the Easy Way - YouTube


Toyota OEM Rocker Panel (Left) Part# 61412-04031 | OEM Vehicle Parts

 

Weld a backhoe scoop into it? Will look very industrial

 

where is your favorite one around here?

thank you! I did a couple searches but didn’t find those.

I do need to move some piles of dirt here on the land

 

Great time to go with sliders !

It was Dr. Todd who made all new rockers from sheet metal.

He was unable to find any in decent shape that had a reasonable price.

 

Yes Sir! It has been sometime since I talked to him.

 

If it was me I'd put a piece of re-bar like strip in there...backbone...
And just bondo over it.......

5yrs count on retouch or redo.....


but I'm old and easy.....
.....just stay off my lawn.........

 

cut out the whole rocker and weld in 2x6x1/4 square tube. Built in sliders