Patch Panels revisited..

['72 Chevy Suburban]

I searched the archives and learned a lot on this subject, but have a few additional questions regarding my '72 Burb:

1. Is the Passenger side front rocker the same for a Suburban, as compared with the Pickup? For some reason, I was thinking that the 'Burb rocker was shorter because of the 3rd door.

2. What should I do for the Driver Side patch that I need in front of the wheel (below)? Should I use a bedside or form a piece of metal, of which I have no experience. I think that the wheel arch on the Passenger side will cover all of the rusted areas.



I was happy to see the post from Liz about GMCPaul's 10% Off Sale as I am in the middle of putting together my Christmas Wish List for the Patch Panels.

This is my first attempt at welding on sheetmetal so am open to any suggestion on marking off the cut lines, cutting, etc. I do have a panel flanger that I hope to use on this project and I should be able to cut the panels off at my buddy's house as he has a plasma cutter.

Thanks in advance for any help,