By far, the worst rust damage on the car was in the rocker panels – a common problem. Photographs show that the inner panels were badly damaged, as well as the leading edges of the inner front fenders. It would have been cost-prohibitive to remanufacture and install new inner panels. In the interest of strength, the decision was made to fabricate new rocker panels in a slightly heavier gauge of steel. The damaged metal was completely cut away and the remaining metal was treated before welding the new rocker panels. All inner fender panels were fabricated and installed as originally done by the factory.